1. The lake is drying up due to the severe drought.
由于严重的干旱，湖泊正在干涸。

2. Funds for the project are drying up quickly.
该项目的资金正在迅速枯竭。

3. The river is drying up because of the lack of rain.
由于缺雨，河流正在干涸。

A: Why are the local rivers drying up?
A：为什么当地的河流正在干涸？

B: The lack of rainfall is the main reason for drying up.
B：降雨不足是干涸的主要原因。

1) 液体蒸发或干涸

2) 资源、资金或供应的枯竭

3) 某事或某物的消失

1. 变干，干涸

e.g. The marsh is drying up.
沼泽正在干涸。

2. 枯竭

e.g. The supply of fresh water is drying up.
淡水供应正在枯竭。

phrasal verb

1. To become dry or to cause something to become dry

2. To cease to exist or to be available

Synonym: evaporate, disappear