verb🔗Share凋谢，枯萎。 To waste away; to fade, to wither"The neglected houseplant quailed under the summer heat, its leaves turning brown and brittle. "那盆被忽略的盆栽在夏日酷暑下渐渐枯萎，叶子也变得又黄又脆。naturebiologyplantconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share胆怯，畏惧。 To daunt or frighten (someone)"The harsh words of the teacher quailed the student, and he lowered his head in shame. "老师严厉的话语让那个学生胆怯了，他羞愧地低下了头。emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share退缩，畏缩。 To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful."Seeing the massive stack of paperwork, he quailed and considered calling in sick. "看到那堆积如山的文书工作，他退缩了，甚至考虑请病假。attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share退缩，动摇。 Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way."Seeing the angry faces of the crowd, the politician's confidence quailed, and he stumbled over his prepared speech. "看到人群愤怒的面孔，那位政客的信心动摇了，说话也变得语无伦次。attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share凝结，结块 To curdle or coagulate, as milk does."The milk in the refrigerator had quailed, forming a thick, solid layer on top. "冰箱里的牛奶凝结了，在表面形成了一层厚厚的固体。foodchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
