deprive
/dɪˈpraɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5338 in the learning path
剥夺；使丧失
Definitions
v. to prevent someone from having something they need or value
剥夺；使丧失
Example
The noisy roadworks deprived us of sleep all week.
吵闹的道路施工让我们整个星期都睡不好。
Unequal access to technology can deprive disadvantaged students of valuable opportunities to develop essential digital skills.
获取技术资源的机会不平等，可能使弱势学生失去培养必要数字技能的宝贵机会。
Collocations
- deprive someone of something
- deprive someone of sleep
- deprive someone of opportunities
Word family
- deprivation (n.)
- deprived (adj.)
Usage tip
固定结构deprive sb of sth，介词用of。
FAQ
- What does deprive mean?
- to prevent someone from having something they need or value
- How is deprive pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈpraɪv/, US /dɪˈpraɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
