drooping

• 形容某物向下弯曲或下垂，常因虚弱、重量或缺乏支撑所致。

Describes something that is bending or hanging downward, often due to weakness, weight, or lack of support.

1. Hanging down weaklyB1formal

   Bending or sagging downward, typically due to lack of strength, tiredness, or weight.

   下垂的

   • The flowers were drooping after the long drought.
   • His shoulders were drooping with exhaustion after the marathon.
   • The old man's eyelids were drooping as he fought to stay awake.

   同义词droopyhanginglanguidlimppenduloussaggingwilting

   反义词erectfirmrigidstifftautuprightuprising

2. Weak from exhaustionB2informal

   Lacking energy or vitality, often resulting in a sagging posture or appearance.

   疲惫无力

   • After working all night, she looked drooping and pale.
   • The drooping team barely managed to finish the game.
   • He felt drooping and listless after the long illness.

   同义词drainedenervatedexhaustedfatiguedlanguidlistlessspenttiredwearyworn-out

   反义词animateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedvigorousvital

3. Bending downward (plants)B1formal

   Having branches, leaves, or flower heads that bend or hang downward.

   下垂的

   • The drooping branches of the willow tree touched the water.
   • Drooping flower heads indicated the plant needed water.
   • The gardener pruned the drooping stems to encourage new growth.

   同义词cernuoushangingnoddingpendulousweeping

   反义词erectstiffstraightupright

• 动词，表示弯曲、下垂或向下悬垂的动作，常因缺乏力量、重量或生命力衰退所致。

A verb used to indicate the act of bending, sagging, or hanging downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or loss of vitality.

1. Sag or bend downwardB1formal

   To hang or bend downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or moisture.

   下垂

   • The flowers began to droop in the afternoon heat.
   • His shoulders drooped with exhaustion after the long hike.
   • The old fence posts were starting to droop under the weight of the vines.

   同义词benddanglehanglollsagslumpwilt

   反义词liftrisestraightenupright

2. Lose energy or enthusiasmB2informal

   To become weak, tired, or discouraged.

   泄气

   • Her spirits drooped when she heard the bad news.
   • The team's morale drooped after losing the match.
   • He could feel his energy droop as the day went on.

   同义词fadeflaglanguishsagslumpweakenwilt

   反义词brightenperkrallyrevive