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wilted

/wilt/US // wɪlt //UK // (wɪlt) //

枯萎的,枯萎,枯萎了,枯萎了的

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.
    • : to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc.: to wilt after a day's hard work.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to cause to wilt.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Also wilt disease .

    • : the act of wilting, or the state of being wilted: a sudden wilt of interest in the discussion.
    • : Plant Pathology. the drying out, drooping, and withering of the leaves of a plant due to inadequate water supply, excessive transpiration, or vascular disease.a disease so characterized, as fusarium wilt.
    • : a virus disease of various caterpillars, characterized by the liquefaction of body tissues.

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Examples

  • Most presidents bloom in office as the power of their rhetoric assumes the gravity of office, President Obama has wilted.

  • Twelve euros for wilted lettuce topped with a pile of canned corn and other assorted veggies?

  • Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until wilted and translucent, 8-10 minutes.

  • It was ten minutes before she raised her hand and pointed to a wilted but still effective screen.

  • When the plants are to be hung on lath they may be wilted before "stringing" or not, at the option of the grower.

  • When wilted in the field there is often much damage done to the leaves whether they are sun-burnt or not.

  • Mr. Bills kinder wilted after you all went out, and the whole thing flatted.

  • The next moment it wilted, rolled downward with outstretched arms, and collapsed upon the gravel, an inert mass.