新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

sap

英  [sæp]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] (植物的)汁液

    Sap is the watery liquid in plants and trees.

    双语例句

    例:

    The leaves, bark, and sap are also common ingredients of local herbal remedies.

    树叶、树皮和树汁也是当地草药疗法的常用药材。

    VERB. 动词
  • 1[T 及物动词] 消耗 , 削弱

    If something saps your strength or confidence, it gradually weakens or destroys it.

    双语例句

    例:

    I was afraid the sickness had sapped my strength.

    恐怕这场病已伤了我的元气。