wither /ˈwɪðə/ CET6+ TEM4 ( withering, withered, withers )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone or something withers, they become very weak. 变虚弱

  例：

  When he went into retirement, he visibly withered.

  到了退休年龄时，他明显变得虚弱了。

• 2. 

  PHRASAL VERB Wither away means the same as . 变虚弱

  例：

  To see my body literally wither away before my eyes was exasperating.

  看着我的身体在自己的眼前日渐虚弱真是让人恼火。

• 3. 

  V-I If a flower or plant withers, it dries up and dies. (花朵或植物) 枯萎

  例：

  The flowers in Isabel's room had withered.

  伊莎贝尔房间里的花朵已经枯萎了。