etiolate

英[\'i:tɪəʊleɪt]
美[\'itɪrˌleɪt]

基本释义

  • vt.使变青白,使变苍白

词性变化

英英释义

Verb
  • 1. make weak by stunting the growth or development of

  • 2. bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight

  • 3. make pale or sickly;

    "alcohol etiolates your skin"

Adjective
  • 1. (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light;

    "etiolated celery"