shrivel

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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 English
shrivelother
=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.

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