sap
柯林斯詞典
1. V-T If something saps your strength or confidence, it gradually weakens or destroys it. 消耗; 削弱
I was afraid the sickness had sapped my strength. 恐怕這場病已經(jīng)消耗了我的力氣。
2. V-T to undermine (a fortification, etc) by digging saps 挖地道以摧毀(工事等)
3. N-UNCOUNT Sap is the watery liquid in plants and trees. (植物的) 汁液
The leaves, bark and sap are also common ingredients of local herbal remedies. 樹葉、樹皮和樹液也是當(dāng)?shù)夭菟幆煼ǖ某S盟幉摹?/p>
4. N-COUNT a gullible or foolish person 容易上當(dāng)?shù)娜?span>[slang]
5. N-COUNT energy; vigour 精力
6. N-COUNT a deep and narrow trench used to approach or undermine an enemy position, esp in siege warfare 地道
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sap /s?p/ (sapping,sapped,saps)
劍橋詞典
- to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time
(尤指經(jīng)過一段很長的時間)使傷元?dú)?;削弱;使耗盡
Constant criticism saps you of your confidence . 不間斷地有人批評會消磨信心。
Taking care of her dying mother had sapped all her energy . 照顧臨終的母親耗盡了她的全部精力。 返回 sap