dwin.dle
v.(动词)
dwin.dled,dwin.dling,dwin.dles
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To become gradually less until little remains.
逐渐减少:逐渐地减少直到所剩无几
v.tr.(及物动词)
To cause to dwindle.See Synonyms at decrease
使减少参见 decrease
来源:
Frequentative of Middle English dwinen [to waste away]
中古英语 dwinen的重复 [消耗掉]
from Old English dwonan [to shrink] * see dheu- 2
源自 古英语 dwonan [收缩] *参见 dheu- 2