to dry up
[phrase form: dry]
01
干涸, 枯竭
to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation
Intransitive
例子
Leaving the wet laundry outside in the sun caused it to dry up quickly.
把湿衣服晾在阳光下让它迅速干透。
02
干涸, 皱缩
to get smaller and wrinkled due to loss of all one's moisture
Intransitive
例子
The old leather wallet was left in the sun for too long, causing it to dry up.
旧皮夹在阳光下放了太久，导致它干瘪了。
03
干涸, 突然说不出话来
to suddenly stop speaking, often due to forgetting or not knowing what to say next
Intransitive
例子
The actor on stage had a moment where he completely dried up, leaving an awkward silence in the theater.
舞台上的演员有一个完全忘词的时刻，在剧院里留下了尴尬的沉默。
04
枯竭, 干涸
to not exist anymore, such as resources, opportunities, etc.
Intransitive
例子
During the economic downturn, job opportunities started to dry up, leaving many unemployed.
在经济低迷期间，工作机会开始枯竭，导致许多人失业。
05
弄干, 使失去水分
to make something lose its moisture
Transitive: to dry up sth
例子
The heat from the sun can quickly dry up wet clothes hung outside.
太阳的热量可以迅速晒干挂在户外的湿衣服。
06
擦干, 弄干
to use a towel to dry dishes after one is done washing them
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to dry up dishes
例子
In the restaurant kitchen, the staff members take turns washing and drying up the dishes.
在餐厅的厨房里，工作人员轮流洗碗和擦干餐具。
