(dated)used for emphasis or to express annoyance (旧)讨厌的,该死的 I could murder that perishing kid!. 我真能杀了那讨厌的小东西!。 [as submodifier]you've been a perishing long time with that coffee!. 你那咖啡喝得真够久的!。
[predic.]extremely cold 酷寒的,极冷的 it's perishing in the tent. 那帐篷里冷极了。