shrivelling

UK
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
shrivellingsubstantiv
Übersetzungen
The shrivelling of the fruit was a sign it was overripe.
Сморщивание фрукта было признаком того, что он перезрел.
The shrivelling of the leaves indicated a lack of water.
Усыхание листьев указывало на недостаток воды.
Definitionen
The process or state of becoming wrinkled or shrunken, especially due to loss of moisture.
The shrivelling of the leaves indicated that the plant was not receiving enough water.
shrivellinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is in the process of becoming wrinkled or shrunken.
Definitionen
Undergoing the process of becoming wrinkled or shrunken; shrinking.
She inspected the shrivelling petals and sighed.
shrivelverb

shrivelling

Gerundium

shriveled
Präteritum
shriveled
Partizip Perfekt
shriveling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈʃrɪv.əl/
US
/ˈʃrɪv.əl/
Übersetzungen
The leaves began to shrivel in the heat.
Листья начали сморщиваться от жары.
The flowers will shrivel without water.
Цветы завянут без воды.
The fruit will shrivel if left in the sun too long.
Фрукты усохнут, если оставить их на солнце слишком долго.
Definitionen
To contract and wrinkle, often due to loss of moisture.
The leaves began to shrivel in the intense heat.
To become or make something smaller and less important.
His confidence seemed to shrivel after the harsh criticism.
To cause (something) to contract, wrinkle, or shrink, especially through heat, cold, or loss of moisture; to wither.
The relentless sun shriveled the once-lush tomatoes on the vine.