perish
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If people or animals perish, they die as a result of very harsh conditions or as the result of an accident. (因恶劣条件或事故) 死亡[书面]
Most of the butterflies perish in the first frosts of autumn. 大多数蝴蝶在秋季初霜来临时死亡。
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perish /ˈpɛrɪʃ/ (perishing,perished,perishes)
剑桥词典
perish verb [I] (DIE)
to die , especially in an accident or by being killed , or to be destroyed
（尤指因事故或遇害）丧生，死亡；消亡；毁灭
Three hundred people perished in the earthquake . 300人在此次地震中丧生。
He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish. 他认为整个欧洲必须建立更紧密的联系，否则就会灭亡。
perish verb [I] (DECAY)
UKIf material such as rubber or leather perishes, it decays and starts to break into pieces .
（橡胶、皮革等）脆裂，老化
Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish. 橡胶因暴露于阳光下而老化。