death valley

• Eigenname für ein Wüstental in Ostkalifornien, das als einer der heißesten Orte der Erde bekannt ist. Wird auch metaphorisch für jede äußerst lebensfeindliche, unfruchtbare oder gefährliche Umgebung verwendet.

A proper noun referring to a desert valley in Eastern California, known for being one of the hottest places on Earth. It is also used metaphorically to describe any extremely harsh, barren, or dangerous environment.

1. Geographic locationB1formalamerican

   A desert valley in Eastern California, known for being the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States.

   Death Valley

   • Death Valley holds the record for the highest air temperature on Earth.
   • Tourists visit Death Valley to see its unique landscapes.
   • The salt flats in Death Valley are a popular attraction.

2. Metaphorical useB2informal

   A situation or period characterized by extreme difficulty, hardship, or lack of progress.

   Tal des Todes

   • The company went through a financial death valley before recovering.
   • His career hit a death valley after the failed project.
   • The team's performance was stuck in a death valley for months.