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词汇 shrivel up
释义
Phr V
shrivel up
shrivels, shrivelling, shrivelled
American & Australian also shriveling, shriveled
shrivel up
if something shrivels up, it becomes smaller and its surface becomes covered with lines because it is dry or old
Left too long in the sun, the leaves had all shrivelled up.
phraseshrivel up1. shrivel up if something or someone shrivels up, they become smaller and their skin becomes covered with lines because it is very dry or old: The few unpicked apples on the top branches had shriveled up and gone brown. Granny Tring lived in the house next to ours. She was old and shrivelled up, like a walnut.2. shrivel up to feel extremely embarrassed or frightened by something: He was one of those men who shrivel up at the thought of their wives going out to work. You'll never guess what my mother said in front of everyone - I just shriveled up inside!

shrivel up

1. To become totally withered or wrinkled, as due to an absence or departure of water. All the plants in the house shriveled up while we were away because Jason forgot to water them for us. Isn't weird how your fingers shrivel up like a prune when you're in the bath for too long?
2. To cause someone or something to become totally withered or wrinkled, as due to an absence or departure of water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shrivel" and "up." The heat in this part of the country is enough to shrivel up any plant you leave outside, so most people's lawns are either artificial or filled with gravel. This dehydration machine will shrivel your fruit up so that it will last longer without going bad.
3. To cause someone or something to become totally withered or wrinkled, as due to an absence or departure of water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shrivel" and "up." The heat in this part of the country is enough to shrivel up any plant you leave outside, so most people's lawns are either artificial or filled with gravel. This dehydration machine will shrivel your fruit up so that it will last longer without going bad.
4. To dwindle or lose potency, especially gradually over time. Our clients' patience has shriveled up—they want an answer, now! I could feel my interest in her play shriveling up by the minute.

shrivel up

v.
1. To become completely shrunken and wrinkled: The leaves shriveled up and fell off the tree.
2. To cause something to become completely shrunken and wrinkled: The lack of rain shriveled up my roses. Soaking in the tub for too long will shrivel your skin up.
3. To lose vitality or intensity; dwindle: The buying power of the dollar shriveled up as inflation worsened.
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