famine

英 /ˈfæmɪn/ 　美 /ˈfæmɪn/

Our community sent food to families affected by famine.

我们社区向遭受饥荒的家庭运送了食物。

Prolonged drought can lead to famine when farming communities lack reliable irrigation systems and emergency food reserves.

当农业社区缺乏可靠的灌溉系统和应急粮食储备时，长期干旱可能导致饥荒。

搭配

widespread famine 大范围饥荒famine relief 饥荒救济prevent famine 预防饥荒

famine指大范围粮食匮乏；个人饥饿用hunger。