| 释义 |
deplete
[dɪ'pli:t] verb transitive
■to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. 消耗；耗费；减少•If we continue to deplete the Earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.如果继续耗费地球的自然资源，我们将对环境造成严重的破坏。 •The illness depletes the body of important vitamins.这种疾病能消耗人体中重要的维他命。 •humorous That last holiday has seriously depleted my bank account!上次渡假花掉了我银行帐户里的一大笔钱！ |