wilting

• 指植物因缺水、高温或失去生机而枯萎、凋谢、变得软垂的过程或状态，也可比喻精力或事物的衰落。

A noun referring to the process or state of becoming limp, drooping, or losing freshness, typically due to lack of water or heat.

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1. B2formal

   The act or process of becoming limp, drooping, or losing freshness, typically due to lack of water or heat.

   枯萎

   • The wilting of the lettuce made it unsuitable for the salad.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun caused the wilting of the garden flowers.
   • The farmer was concerned about the wilting of his crops during the drought.

   同义词droopingfadingflaggingsaggingwithering

• 动词，用于描述植物因缺水或高温而枯萎、变得软弱下垂的过程；也用于比喻义，指失去力量或信心。

A verb used to describe the process of a plant becoming limp and drooping due to lack of water or heat, or metaphorically, to lose strength or confidence.

1. Lose strength or energyB2formal

   To become weak, tired, or less energetic.

   衰弱

   • The runner began to wilt under the intense heat.
   • Her enthusiasm wilted after hours of tedious work.
   • Without proper rest, his concentration started to wilt.

   同义词droopfadeflaglanguishsagtireweakenwither

   反义词energizeinvigoraterevivestrengthen

2. Become limp or droopB1formal

   To become soft, drooping, or losing firmness, especially due to lack of water or heat.

   枯萎

   • The flowers wilted in the scorching sun.
   • Leaves wilt quickly if they are not watered.
   • The lettuce wilted after being left out of the fridge.

   同义词droopfadeflagfloplanguishsagshrivelwither

   反义词flourishperkrevivethrive