dwindling

UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

Traductions

dwindlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective derived from the verb “dwindle”.
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.
dwindlingnoun
UK
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of dwindling’; uncountable.
dwindleverb

dwindling

Gerund

dwindled
Past Simple
dwindled
Past Participle
dwindling
Gerund
UK
/ˈdwɪndəl/
US
/ˈdwɪndəl/
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.

Définitions

dwindlinggerund / present participle
Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.
The dwindling resources forced the community to find alternative solutions.
dwindlingnoun
The act or process of becoming gradually smaller, fewer, or weaker.
The dwindling of the population worried local officials.
dwindleverb
To become gradually less or smaller over time.
The crowd began to dwindle as the concert came to an end.
To cause (something) to become gradually smaller or less; to reduce (often rare or archaic).
Decades of neglect had dwindled the old mansion to a crumbling shell.