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withered

UK //ˈwɪðəd//US //ˈwɪðərd//

词源

源自古英语单词 widrian,意为“干枯”,与 weather(天气)同源,最初指暴露在恶劣天气下的干燥过程。

adjective

❶ 形容植物因缺水或衰老而干枯萎缩的状态,也可比喻事物失去活力或衰败。

“The withered leaves fell from the tree in autumn.”

(干枯的叶子在秋天从树上落下。)

“Her withered hands trembled as she held the photo.”

(她拿着照片时,干枯的双手不停颤抖。)

同义词:shriveled, dried, faded, decayed, lifeless

verb

❶ 指植物因缺水或老化而变得干枯,或比喻事物逐渐失去生命力。

“The plants withered in the scorching sun.”

(植物在烈日下枯萎了。)

“Her enthusiasm withered after repeated failures.”

(多次失败后,她的热情逐渐消退。)

同义词:shrivel, dry up, wilt, fade, decline

常见短语

withered away — 形容逐渐消失或衰败的过程,常用于描述生命力、希望等抽象事物的消退。

“Her hopes withered away as the years passed.”

(随着时间流逝,她的希望逐渐破灭。)