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shrivelshriv·el /ˈʃrɪvl / verb [intransitive, transitive] (shriv·el·ing, shriv·eled) (CanE -ll-)shrivel (sth) (up) to dry up and become smaller and full of lines, usually in hot or dry conditions; to make something do this（使）枯萎，干枯，皱缩◆The drought is killing animals and shriveling crops.干旱正导致动物死亡、庄稼枯萎。◆ (figurative) Profits shriveled up during the recession.利润在经济衰退期间下滑了。 |