Egypt and the surrounding region didn't escape drought, but widespread starvation was averted.

埃及及其四周地区虽然没能逃过干旱的袭击，但大面积的饥荒却躲过了。

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In some cases, these populations have also traveled great distances from their homes to escape long-term disasters such as famine, drought, and civil strife.

有些情况下，也有人们离乡背井长途跋涉来逃离长期的灾难，像饥荒、旱灾以及内战。

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