shrivel
US /ˈʃrɪv.əl/
UK /ˈʃrɪv.əl/
动词
1.
枯萎, 萎缩
to become much smaller than is needed or expected, or to make something do this
示例:
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The leaves shriveled up in the intense heat.
叶子在酷热中枯萎了。
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Lack of investment has caused the local economy to shrivel.
缺乏投资导致当地经济萎缩。
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