verb · to decline or decrease in scale, activity, or influence, such as in economic or social contexts

经济危机导致市场需求严重萎缩。

verb · to waste away or decrease in size of a body organ or tissue

长期不运动会导致肌肉萎缩。

verb · to dry up or shrivel, especially in reference to plants or vegetation

由于长期缺水，这些农作物已经开始萎缩。