The number of wild tigers in the forest continues to dwindle.
森林中的野生老虎数量持续减少。
Choose the best synonym for the word “dwindle”:
A — diminish. “dwindle” means v. to become gradually smaller or diminish
As the resources were used up with no replenishment in sight, the supply began to ______.
B — dwindle. “dwindle” means v. to become gradually smaller or diminish
dwindle — v. to become gradually smaller or diminish. In Chinese: 逐渐减少，缩小.
dwindle is pronounced /ˈdwɪndl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dwin · dle.
The number of wild tigers in the forest continues to dwindle. (森林中的野生老虎数量持续减少。)
diminish, shrink, decrease, lessen — all close in meaning to dwindle (v. to become gradually smaller or diminish).
Yes. dwindle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
dwind(le): ''wind'' suggests a gradual decrease, ''wind down''