Trough
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雨どい, 樋
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
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谷, 窪み
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
例
The river carved a deep trough through the canyon over millions of years, creating stunning natural landscapes.
川は何百万年もの間に峡谷を通って深い溝を刻み、息をのむような自然景観を作り出しました。
Glaciers can leave behind troughs in the form of U-shaped valleys as they carve through mountainous regions.
氷河は、山岳地帯を削りながら、U字谷の形で谷を残すことがあります。
03
飼い葉桶, 水桶
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
04
飼い葉桶, 水槽
a long narrow shallow receptacle
05
国庫, 財務省
a treasury for government funds
06
飼い葉桶, 凹み
a concave shape with an open top
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谷, 低迷期
a period or point when activity, success, or satisfaction is at its lowest level
例
After months of success, the team hit a trough in performance.
数ヶ月の成功の後、チームはパフォーマンスで低谷に達しました。
His mood sank into a trough after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼の気分はどん底に沈んだ。
