Fortress Besiege 001

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.