sap
[sæp] verb transitive (-pp-)
■to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time （尤指经过一段很长的时间）使伤元气；削弱；使耗尽•Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.不间断的批评会消磨信心。 •Looking after her dying mother had sapped all her energy.照顾临终的母亲耗尽了她的全部精力。
[sæp] noun
LIQUID 液体
uncountable
■the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant （植物运送养分的）汁，液•Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree.枫糖浆是从糖枫树的树汁中提炼的。
[sæp] noun
PERSON 人
countable mainly US informal
■a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something 笨蛋，傻瓜；容易上当的人•He's a sap for (= He can easily be persuaded to buy) any new machine.他很容易上当，新款机器一推销他就买。
[sæp] noun
the sap is rising humorous
■said to describe a feeling of increased interest in and energy for romance and sex （对恋爱和性）兴致勃勃起来，起劲 |