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dwindling
UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective derived from the verb “dwindle”.
Translations
The dwindling resources are a major concern for the community.
Уменьшающиеся ресурсы являются серьезной проблемой для сообщества.
The company is worried about its dwindling profits.
Компания обеспокоена своими сокращающимися прибылями.
The dwindling water supply is alarming for the residents.
Истощающийся запас воды вызывает тревогу у жителей.
Definitions
The dwindling resources forced the community to find alternative solutions.
UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of dwindling’; uncountable.
Definitions
The dwindling of the population worried local officials.
dwindling
Gerund
dwindled
Past Simple
dwindled
Past Participle
dwindling
Gerund
UK
/ˈdwɪndəl/
US
/ˈdwɪndəl/
Translations
The resources began to dwindle as the expedition continued.
Ресурсы начали уменьшаться по мере продолжения экспедиции.
The number of participants started to dwindle after the first week.
Количество участников начало сокращаться после первой недели.
The energy reserves dwindled over the harsh winter months.
Запасы энергии истощались в течение суровых зимних месяцев.
Additional translations
Definitions
The crowd began to dwindle as the concert came to an end.
Decades of neglect had dwindled the old mansion to a crumbling shell.