长时间的干旱使土壤完全干涸，农作物无法生长。

The prolonged drought is ___desiccating the soil, making it impossible for crops to grow.

农民们用晒干的方法来保存蔬菜，防止它们腐烂。

The farmers are ___desiccating vegetables to preserve them from rotting.

长时间的争吵让他们的婚姻变得干涸无味。

Years of constant arguing had a ___desiccating effect on their marriage.