deplete
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it. 消耗[正式]
...substances that deplete the ozone layer. …消耗臭氧层的物质。
2. depletedADJ 耗尽的
...Lee's worn and depleted army. …李的精疲力竭的军队。
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deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ (depleting,depleted,depletes)
剑桥词典
- to reduce something in size or amount , especially supplies of energy , money , etc.
消耗；耗费（资源、金钱、精力等）
If we continue to deplete the earth's natural resources , we will cause serious damage to the environment . 如果我们继续消耗地球上的自然资源，将对环境造成严重的破坏。
The illness depletes the body of important vitamins . 这种疾病会消耗人体中重要的维生素。
humorous That last holiday seriously depleted my bank account ! 上次度假花掉了我银行账户里的一大笔钱！ 返回 deplete