dwindle
/ˈdwɪndəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6706 in the learning path
逐渐减少；逐渐缩小
Definitions
v. Gradually become smaller in amount, size, or number.
逐渐减少；逐渐缩小
Example
Our savings dwindled while we searched for new jobs.
我们找新工作期间，积蓄逐渐减少了。
As freshwater supplies dwindle, governments must invest in efficient irrigation and encourage households to reduce unnecessary consumption.
随着淡水供应逐渐减少，政府必须投资高效灌溉，并鼓励家庭减少不必要的用水。
Collocations
- dwindling resources
- dwindling numbers
- dwindle to nothing
Synonyms
- decrease
- diminish
- shrink
Antonyms
- increase
- grow
Usage tip
不及物动词，强调逐渐减少，不能直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does dwindle mean?
- Gradually become smaller in amount, size, or number.
- How is dwindle pronounced?
- UK /ˈdwɪndəl/, US /ˈdwɪndəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
