wither

US /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ɚ/
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1.

枯萎, 凋谢

to become dry and shriveled; to wilt

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The flowers began to wither in the heat.
花朵在高温下开始枯萎。
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Without water, the crops will quickly wither.
没有水，庄稼会很快枯萎。
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shrivelwiltfadedroopdecline
2.

羞愧, 消沉

to cause to feel humiliated or ashamed

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Her harsh words made him wither with embarrassment.
她严厉的话语让他羞愧得无地自容。
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The criticism caused his confidence to wither.
批评使他的信心消沉。
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humiliateshameabasemortifydemoralize
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wither on the vine