Dog days
01
艰难时期, 苦日子
a period of hardship, struggle, or adversity
Idiom
Informal
例子
If they do n't prepare well, they will face the dog days of a difficult exam.
如果他们不好好准备，他们将面临一场艰难考试的艰难时期。
She has been through the dog days of a divorce, with legal battles and emotional turmoil.
她经历了离婚的艰难时期，伴随着法律斗争和情感动荡。
02
三伏天, 酷热期
a period of hot weather between early July and early September
IdiomInformal例子
The region experienced a severe dry spell during the summer months, with little to no rainfall for weeks on end.
该地区在夏季经历了严重的三伏天，连续数周几乎没有降雨。
Farmers faced significant challenges during the dry spell as their crops struggled to survive without sufficient water.
在三伏天期间，农民们面临着重大挑战，因为他们的庄稼在没有足够水的情况下难以生存。
