withering

名词 withering:

1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
   同义词：atrophy

动词 wither:

1. wither, as with a loss of moisture
   同义词：shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither
2. lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
   同义词：fade, wither

形容词 withering:

1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
   同义词：annihilative, annihilating, devastating
2. making light of- W.S.Gilbert
   同义词：annihilating, devastating

1. Older people are complaining that the old values are withering away in this free society.
   上了年纪的人抱怨说，在这个自由社会里，老的价值观念正在逐渐消失。
2. The poor man is withering away.
   这个可怜的人已经奄奄一息了。

with.er.ing

adj.（形容词）
Tending to overwhelm or destroy; devastating:
毁灭的，衰退的：倾向于淹没的或破坏的；毁灭的：
例句：
withering sarcasm.
毁灭性的讽刺

【引伸】
with.eringly
adv.（副词）