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Wilt Meaning in English

word

/ˈwɪɫt/
WILT
/wˈɪlt/
WILT

释义

To become limp, weak, or dry, usually used for plants that are losing water, but also for people who are losing energy or confidence.

用法与细微差别

'Wilt' is most often used for plants; with people, it is more literary or descriptive, expressing loss of strength, spirit, or energy. Common collocations: 'flowers wilt,' 'wilt under pressure.' Don't confuse with 'with' (preposition).

例句

If you don't water the plants, they will wilt.

basic

The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun.

basic

Lettuce will wilt if left out of the fridge.

basic

After hours of running, I started to wilt from exhaustion.

natural

Watching her confidence wilt was hard for her friends.

natural

Don't let negative comments make you wilt.

natural