1. wither
People's high spirits had not yet withered or turned limp under the glare of the sun.
If someone or something withers, they become very weak.
eg: Industries unable to modernize have been left to wither.
无法实现现代化的行业已经自行衰落。
2. complete
Each summer as usual a batch of Chinese students were returning home after completing their studies abroad, and about a dozen of them were aboard.
to finish doing or making something, especially when it has taken a long time:
eg :
Students must complete the course.
3. contempt
When Miss heard these last petty remarks, she, in spite of herself, felt a renewed contempt for Mr. Sun.
a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect
contempt for
eg : The contempt he felt for his fellow students was obvious.
