新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

deplete

英  [dɪˈpliːt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • depletes , depleting , depleted

    1[T 及物动词] 消耗

    To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it.

    近义词

    reduce , diminish

    双语例句

    例:

    substances that deplete the ozone layer.

    消耗臭氧层的物质。

    例:

    Most native mammal species have been severely depleted.

    大多数本土哺乳动物物种已经大大减少。