shrivels
[ˈʃrɪvəlz]

v.

（因热力，严寒、干燥、年老等而）枯萎，皱缩( shrivel的第三人称单数 )；

英英释义

shrivel[ 'ʃrivəl ]

• v.
  • wither, as with a loss of moisture

    "The fruit dried and shriveled"

    同义词：shrivel upshrinkwither

  • decrease in size, range, or extent

    "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"

    同义词：shrink

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. Under the direct sunlight young plants will shrivel up.
   在阳光的直射下，小苗会枯萎的。
2. The dry air shrivels the leather.
   因空气干燥皮子都皱了。

权威例句

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