semi-arid
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/ˌsemi ˈærɪd/
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/ˌsemi ˈærɪd/
Having moderate dryness with less rainfall than a dry climate but more than a moist one.
The semi-arid region experienced a drought this year, causing a significant decrease in crop yield.
这个半干旱地区今年遭受了干旱,导致农作物产量大幅下降。