perishing
🇬🇧 UK/'periʃiŋ/🇺🇸 US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Extremely cold; used informally to emphasize discomfort.
极冷的;令人难受的
n.
The process of decaying or dying.
腐烂;消亡
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
In the perishing winter cold, the homeless struggled to find adequate shelter.
- 2.
The perishing of ancient traditions concerns cultural historians and preservation advocates.
- 3.
The food showed signs of perishing after weeks without proper refrigeration.