trough
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/trɔːf/
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/trɒf/
A long, narrow container that animals use to eat or drink from.
The cows gathered around the trough to drink water.
牛隻聚集在食槽周圍喝水。
A long, narrow area of low air pressure found between two areas of high pressure.
The weather forecast predicts a trough moving in, bringing rain and cooler temperatures.
天氣預報預測將有一個低氣壓槽移入,帶來雨水和較低的溫度。
A period of low activity or a downturn, especially in business or the economy.
The company is facing a trough in sales, but management is optimistic about the future.
公司正面臨銷售低谷,但管理層對未來持樂觀態度。
A low area between two waves, hills, or mountains.
We walked through the trough between the two peaks, following the narrow path.
我們沿著狹窄的小路穿過兩個山峰之間的低窪處。