withering
[ˈwɪðərɪŋ]
adj.
使人畏缩的，使人害羞的，使人难堪的;
v.
（使）枯萎， （使）干枯， （使）凋谢( wither的现在分词 );
萎缩，（尤指渐渐）破灭，消失;
例句:
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Deborah Jane's mother gave her a withering look.
德博拉·简的妈妈狠狠地瞪了她一眼。
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She launched a withering attack on the Press.
她向该通讯社发起了一场声势逼人的讨伐。
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She gave him a withering look.
她极其蔑视地看了他一眼。
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His reviews of Microsoft products have often been withering.
来自NEWYORKER
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The death penalty is withering, even in Texas.
来自NEWYORKER
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That fact alone brought withering criticism from David Cameron.
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