depletion
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6733 in the learning path
消耗；耗竭
Definitions
n. A reduction in the amount of something available
消耗；耗竭
Example
The garden's poor growth suggested depletion of soil nutrients.
花园里的植物长势不佳，说明土壤养分可能已大量流失。
Rapid depletion of groundwater threatens agricultural production in regions where rainfall is increasingly unpredictable.
在降雨越来越难以预测的地区，地下水的快速消耗威胁着农业生产。
Collocations
- resource depletion
- ozone depletion
- depletion of reserves
Word family
- deplete (v.)
- depleted (adj.)
Antonyms
- replenishment
Usage tip
常接of，表示资源或储备减少，不一定已耗尽。
FAQ
- What does depletion mean?
- A reduction in the amount of something available
- How is depletion pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈpliːʃən/, US /dɪˈpliːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
