withering
US /ˈwɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ər.ɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
令人難堪的, 嚴厲的, 使人萎靡的
intended to make someone feel humiliated or ashamed
範例:
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She gave him a withering look that silenced him immediately.
她給了他一個令人難堪的眼神，讓他立刻閉嘴。
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The critic delivered a withering assessment of the new play.
評論家對這部新劇做出了嚴厲的評價。
2.
枯萎的, 凋謝的
(of a plant) becoming dry and shriveled
範例:
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The prolonged drought led to withering crops across the region.
長期乾旱導致該地區農作物枯萎。
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The gardener tried to revive the withering flowers with water.
園丁試圖用水復活枯萎的花朵。