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  2. /wilt

wilt

UK/wilt/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To droop or become limp, as a plant does when lacking water; to lose energy or confidence

(使)枯萎;(使)萎靡,(使)畏缩

n.

A plant disease causing drooping and shriveling; the state of wilting

枯萎;枯萎病

Root Breakdown

Native English
wiltother
=wilt

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The flowers began to wilt after being left without water for several days.

  • 2.

    Under the intense heat and pressure, his resolve started to wilt away completely.

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