deplete
/dɪˈpliːt/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6205 in the learning path
大量消耗；使枯竭
Definitions
v. to greatly reduce the amount of something available
大量消耗；使枯竭
Example
Running several apps at once can deplete your battery.
同时运行多个应用程序会大量消耗电池电量。
Intensive farming can deplete soil nutrients, making future food production more difficult and expensive.
集约化农业可能大量消耗土壤养分，使未来的粮食生产更加困难、成本更高。
Collocations
- deplete resources
- deplete energy reserves
- deplete stocks
Word family
- depletion (n.)
- depleted (adj.)
Synonyms
- exhaust
- drain
Antonyms
- replenish
Usage tip
强调存量大幅减少，不一定完全耗尽。
FAQ
- What does deplete mean?
- to greatly reduce the amount of something available
- How is deplete pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈpliːt/, US /dɪˈpliːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
