wither

/ˈwɪðər/

wither, as with a loss of moisture

中文释义：枯萎；凋谢；萎缩

The plants withered quickly due to the prolonged drought and intense heat.

由于长期干旱和酷热，植物迅速枯萎。

Without proper care, the flowers in the vase began to wither within days.

没有适当照料，花瓶里的花几天内就开始凋谢。