"withering" in Chinese (Simplified)
枯萎尖刻（批评）
Definition
指某物正在枯萎、变干缩小，通常指植物；也可以指极其尖锐、让人尴尬或难堪的评论或目光。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
用于描写植物或花朵时为常用文学词汇，但实际口语中多用于“withering look”“withering criticism”等，表示让人难堪或失去信心的语气或表情。
Examples
The withering leaves fell from the tree.
**枯萎**的叶子从树上掉落了。
She gave him a withering look.
她给了他一个**尖刻**的眼神。
The plant is withering because it needs water.
这株植物正在**枯萎**，因为它需要水。
His withering response ended the argument instantly.
他那句**尖刻**的回应立刻终结了争论。
A summer without rain left the fields withering in the heat.
一个没有雨水的夏天让田野在高温中**枯萎**。
She answered my excuse with a withering comment.
她用一句**尖刻**的话回应了我的借口。