shrivel
UK/'ʃrivl/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To shrink and wrinkle due to loss of moisture; to wither or dry up.
（使）枯萎，（使）皱缩
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshrivelother
=shrivel
Common Collocations
- 1.shrivel up干瘪皱缩
- 2.shrivel and die枯萎死去
- 3.[shrivel with age]随年老而萎缩
- 4.shrivel in the heat在高温下皱缩
Example Sentences
- 1.
The grapes left in the sun for days began to shrivel into raisins.
- 2.
Without enough water, the plant's leaves quickly shriveled and turned brown.
- 3.
His confidence seemed to shrivel under his boss's harsh criticism.