withering
US /ˈwɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ər.ɪŋ/
形容词
1.
令人难堪的, 严厉的, 使人萎靡的
intended to make someone feel humiliated or ashamed
示例:
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She gave him a withering look that silenced him immediately.
她给了他一个令人难堪的眼神，让他立刻闭嘴。
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The critic delivered a withering assessment of the new play.
评论家对这部新剧做出了严厉的评价。
2.
枯萎的, 凋谢的
(of a plant) becoming dry and shriveled
示例:
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The prolonged drought led to withering crops across the region.
长期干旱导致该地区农作物枯萎。
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The gardener tried to revive the withering flowers with water.
园丁试图用水复活枯萎的花朵。