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wi.ther (obj)H5wIT7E5, $-Lv(to cause) to become weak and dry and decay（使）干枯，（使）枯萎，（使）萎缩The region's livelihood has been completely destroyed by drought, with the crops withering and the cattle dying. [I]这个地区的生计被干旱彻底毁坏了，庄稼在枯萎，牲畜在死亡。The hot dry wind withered the plants. [T]炎热干燥的风使植物都枯萎了。She forgot to ask someone to water her plants while she was away over the summer and they withered (away) in the heat. [I]她夏天不在家的时候忘记关照别人为她的植物浇水，它们都在炎热中枯萎了。(fig.) This country is in danger of allowing its industrial base to wither (away). [I]这个国家正面临着工业基础萎缩的危险。(fig.) Public interest in the refugees soon withered (away) when the media no longer focused on their plight. [I]当媒体不再集中报道难民们的困境时，公众对他们的关心很快就消失了。Something that withers on the vine disappears gradually rather than being destroyed suddenly.逐渐消失There was some debate as to whether the benefit scheme should be withdrawn or simply allowed to wither on the vine.救济方案是否应该取消还是简单地让它逐渐消失，在这一点上有一些争论。
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