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萎缩
wěi suō
Meaning
- to atrophy (of muscle, social custom etc)
Definition
缩小、衰退或变得虚弱。
To shrink, wither, or become weak; atrophy.
Usage
常用来描述经济、身体器官、植物等的衰退或缩小，也可指精神或意志的消沉。
Often used to describe the decline or shrinkage of economy, body organs, plants, etc., and can also refer to mental or willpower depression.
Examples
- 1 长期卧床会导致肌肉萎缩。 (Long-term bed rest can cause muscle atrophy.)
- 2 经济危机导致市场需求萎缩。 (The economic crisis led to a shrinkage of market demand.)
- 3 他的意志在困境中逐渐萎缩。 (His will gradually withered in adversity.)
- 4 由于干旱，农作物大面积萎缩。 (Due to drought, a large area of crops shriveled.)
- 5 公司利润连续三个季度萎缩。 (The company's profits have shrunk for three consecutive quarters.)
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