withering
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
A withering look or remark is very critical, and is intended to make someone feel ashamed or stupid.
Deborah Jane's mother gave her a withering look...
德博拉·简的妈妈狠狠地瞪了她一眼。
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。
1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction;
2. making light of;
Maxists talk of withering away of the state under communism.
马克思主义者说在共产主义社会里国家逐渐消亡.
They retreated in the face of withering enemy fire.
面对敌方的毁灭性火力,他们撤退了.
When a phoenix tree flower is shedding, its unaffected heart is not withering.
梧桐花落的时候, 它的质朴的心并没有枯萎.
But a withering young life touches me so much that arouses my solemn respect for her!
然而,一个即将谢幕的幼小的生命,却让我如此动容,让我庄严地向她致敬!
She fixed Bill with her withering gaze.
她以令人畏缩的眼神凝视比尔.