单词：shrivels
音标：[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 )
v wither, as with a loss of moisture
v decrease in size, range, or extent
v decrease in size, range, or extent
shrivel的用法和样例：
例句
用作动词(v.)
- Under the direct sunlight young plants will shrivel up.在阳光的直射下，小苗会枯萎的。
- The dry air shrivels the leather.因空气干燥皮子都皱了。
词汇搭配
- shrivel up憔悴
经典引文
The lamb was shrivelled up to a cinder.
出自：T. HookThat fearful collapse shrivels the most healthy countenance..to the shrunken..image of decrepit old age.
出自：H. B. Stowe
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