shrivel up 干枯萎缩
shrivel and die 枯萎而死
leaves shrivel 枝叶萎缩
fruit shrivels 水果干瘪
shrivel with age 随年龄衰退
1. The leaves shrivel in the hot sun.
叶子在烈日下干枯萎缩。
2. Her enthusiasm shrivels when faced with too much criticism.
面对过多批评时，她的热情逐渐消退。
3. The grapes shrivel if they are not watered regularly.
如果不定期浇水，葡萄会干瘪。
A: Why are the tomatoes so small?
A：为什么这些西红柿这么小？
B: They shrivel because of the lack of water.
B：因为缺水，它们干枯萎缩了。
1) 因干枯而皱缩
2) 果实或植物失水萎缩
3) 失去活力或热情
4) 随时间衰退、缩小
5) 比喻情绪或精神状态减弱
1. （植物、水果等）干枯萎缩
e.g.
The leaves shriveled in the heat.
叶子在高温下干枯萎缩。
2. （人或情感）衰退，失去生气
e.g.
His confidence shriveled after the failure.
失败后，他的自信心消退了。
verb
1. To become wrinkled or shrunken, especially due to loss of moisture or aging.
2. To lose vitality, enthusiasm, or energy.
Synonym: wither, dry up, contract