drying up

drying up的音标是[ˈdraɪɪŋ ʌp]，翻译成中文是“干涸；枯竭；缺乏兴趣”。速记技巧是：dry（干燥）+ up（结束）=> drying up。

drying up的英文词源是：

dry：来自古英语 dry，干燥的，来自 dryan，干燥。

drying：词缀 dry- 表示“干燥”。

up：表示方向或状态的变化。

变化形式：名词形式有drying（干涸），形容词形式有drying（干枯的）。

相关单词：

1. drought：n. 干旱，旱灾，源于古英语 dryht，意为“神圣的，不毛的”。

2. desiccate：v. 完全干燥，使枯竭。词源同dry。

3. withered：adj. 枯萎的，凋谢的。来自wither，动词，意为“枯萎”。

4. parched：adj. 焦干的，形容干旱的气候。

5. arid：adj. 干旱的，来自拉丁语 aridus，意为“干燥的”。

6. dehydrate：v. 脱水，使失去水分。词源同dry。

7. desiccation：n. 干燥，枯竭。来自拉丁语。

8. droughty：adj. 干旱的，来自drought。

9. dryland：n. 旱地，非水域土地。

10. droughtproof：adj. 抗旱的，耐旱的。

以上单词都与“干燥”这一主题相关，描述了不同程度和状态的干燥现象及其影响。在英语中，“drying up”这个词组通常用来形容某种情况正在逐渐恶化或变得无望。

常用短语：

1. dry up

2. dry out

3. dry up slowly

4. dry up completely

5. dry up one"s eyes

6. dry up the ground

7. dry up the riverbed

例句：

1. The river is drying up due to drought.

2. She cried dry up her eyes after the sad news.

3. The fields are slowly drying out after the rain stopped.

4. The drought has completely dried up the lake.

5. The sun is drying up the ground, making it difficult to plant crops.

6. The riverbed has been dry for weeks now.

7. We need to find a way to prevent the river from drying up.

英文小作文：

标题：Drying Up Our Environment

Our planet is facing a serious problem - the drying up of our environment. The lack of rain and water scarcity are causing our ecosystem to collapse, leading to a decrease in plant growth and wildlife populations. This is a very concerning issue that we must take seriously and work towards solving.

One way to help is to reduce our water usage and conserve it for future use. We can also plant more trees and grass to absorb water and help prevent soil erosion. Additionally, we can reduce our carbon footprint by using energy-efficient appliances and reducing our consumption of non-renewable resources. By working together, we can ensure that our planet remains habitable for future generations.