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wilted

UK //ˈwɪltɪd//US //ˈwɪltɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'welken'(枯萎),可能受低地德语 'welken' 影响,最终与古英语 'wealwian'(枯萎)同源。

adjective

❶ 形容植物因缺水或疾病而变得枯萎、蔫软的状态,也可比喻人因疲惫或沮丧而失去活力。

“The flowers looked wilted after days without water.”

(这些花在缺水几天后看起来蔫蔫的。)

“She carried a bouquet of wilted roses in her hand.”

(她手里拿着一束已经枯萎的玫瑰。)

同义词:withered, drooping, faded

常见短语

wilted greens — 指因存放过久或受热而变蔫的绿叶蔬菜,常用于烹饪或食材描述。

“The salad was made with wilted greens, giving it a softer texture.”

(这份沙拉用了蔫软的绿叶菜,口感更柔软。)