perish
英 /ˈperɪʃ/ 美 /ˈperɪʃ/
- v. 死亡；毁灭To die or be destroyed, especially in harsh conditions.
- v. 老化；腐坏To decay or lose strength and flexibility over time.
These delicate plants will perish if left outside tonight.
这些娇嫩的植物如果今晚放在外面，就会冻死。
Without effective habitat protection, many vulnerable species may perish as temperatures rise and food sources disappear.
如果没有有效的栖息地保护，随着气温上升和食物来源消失，许多脆弱物种可能灭绝。
搭配
perish from cold 冻死perish in a fire 在火灾中丧生rubber perishes 橡胶老化
辨析提示
通常是不及物动词；英式英语也用于橡胶等老化。
词族
perishable (adj.)、imperishable (adj.)
反义 survive
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