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Shrivelled Meaning in English

word · lemma: shrivel

ˈʃɹɪvəɫ
SHRIH-vuhl
ʃɹˈɪvəld
shrih-VELD

释义

Something that is shrivelled has become dry, smaller, wrinkled, and often hard because it lost moisture or freshness.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used for dried fruit, old vegetables, or skin (especially from age or dehydration). 'Shrivelled' is mostly negative, describing loss of freshness or vitality. More typical in written or descriptive language than everyday speech.

例句

The shrivelled apple lay forgotten in the corner.

basic

Her hands felt shrivelled after washing dishes in hot water.

basic

The plant looked shrivelled because it hadn’t been watered.

basic

After a week in the sun, the grapes were completely shrivelled.

natural

His shrivelled cheeks made him look much older than he was.

natural

Don't eat those shrivelled berries—they're too old to be good.

natural