wilted
枯萎的,枯萎,枯萎了,枯萎了的
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Definitions
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- : to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.
- : to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc.: to wilt after a day's hard work.
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- : to cause to wilt.
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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.