| 单词 | withering |
| 释义 | withering (once / 1932 pages) 1nadj 2adj Withering is the process of becoming weaker. You can watch the withering of a flower bouquet in water — over the days and weeks, the blossoms become droopy and faded. You might talk about the withering of trees in a drought or the withering of people's bank accounts during an economic recession. Withering can also be used as an adjective, to describe something with a terrible, destructive strength, like a withering hurricane. It comes from the verb wither, to dry up or shrivel, from the Old English word wydderen, which is a variation on wederen, "to expose to the weather." WORD FAMILYwithering: witheringly, witherings+/wither: withered, withering, withers USAGE EXAMPLESKerry was responding to withering Israeli criticism of the United States’ abstention from a vote condemning Israeli settlement construction. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) Mr. Pike was withering in his criticism of Mr. Perry’s ability to act as a knowledgeable counterweight to Mr. Trump. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) Baldwin’s withering response, reminded Trump that after the election there is no equal time rule. The Guardian(Dec 23, 2016) 1 1n any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) Syn|Hyper atrophy weakening becoming weaker 2adj wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction 2the guns opened a withering fire Syn annihilating, annihilative, devastating destructive causing destruction or much damage adj making light of "to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert Syn annihilating, devastating disrespectful exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous |
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