shrivel
美['ʃrɪvl] 英['ʃrɪvl]
v. (使)枯萎;(使)干枯;(使)皱缩
英英释义
Verb- wither, as with a loss of moisture;
"The fruit dried and shriveled"
- decrease in size, range, or extent;
"His earnings shrank" "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"
例句
用作动词(v.)- Under the direct sunlight young plants will shrivel up.在阳光的直射下,小苗会枯萎的。
- The dry air shrivels the leather.因空气干燥皮子都皱了。