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shrivelling
UK
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
The shrivelling of the leaves indicated that the plant was not receiving enough water.
UK
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is in the process of becoming wrinkled or shrunken.
Definitions
She inspected the shrivelling petals and sighed.
shrivelling
Gerund
shriveled
Past Simple
shriveled
Past Participle
shriveling
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃrɪv.əl/
US
/ˈʃrɪv.əl/
Translations
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.
Definitions
The leaves began to shrivel in the intense heat.
His confidence seemed to shrivel after the harsh criticism.
The relentless sun shriveled the once-lush tomatoes on the vine.