deplete

deplete

形容词 (Adjective)

depleted

1. 用尽的；耗尽的 (used up; exhausted)

名词 (Noun)

depletion

1. 消耗；耗尽 (the act of using up or exhausting)
2. 枯竭；衰竭 (exhaustion; emptiness)

词语辨析 (Different Meanings)

deplete常指资源、能量、储备等的消耗或耗尽，而depletion则强调结果。

词汇扩充 (Vocabulary Expansion)

• depletable：可消耗的 (capable of being depleted)
• depletory：消耗性的 (causing depletion)

近义词 (Synonyms)

exhaust, drain, consume, empty

反义词 (Antonyms)

replenish, restore, fill, augment

柯林斯词典 (Collins Dictionary)

to deplete: If something is depleted, its size, quantity, or strength is reduced.

牛津词典 (Oxford Dictionary)

deplete: Use up the supply or resources of.

用法 (Usage)

1. The constant use of fossil fuels depletes the Earth's natural resources.

2. The prolonged drought has depleted the water levels in the reservoir.

3. The excessive logging in the area has led to the depletion of the forest.

相关例句 (Example Sentences)

1. The factory's production has depleted the local water supply.
2. After years of overfishing, the fish population in the lake is severely depleted.
3. The marathon race depleted his energy, and he collapsed at the finish line.
4. The depletion of the ozone layer is a major environmental concern.
5. The depletion of natural resources is a consequence of unsustainable development.
6. Overuse of pesticides has led to the depletion of soil fertility.
7. The depletion of the company's funds forced them to downsize their operations.
8. His continuous smoking has caused a depletion of his lung capacity.
9. The depletion of the oil reserves has led to an increase in fuel prices.
10. The depletion of the ozone layer is primarily caused by human activities.
11. Proper management is needed to prevent the depletion of fish stocks.
12. The country is facing an economic crisis due to the depletion of foreign reserves.
13. Deforestation results in the depletion of wildlife habitats.
14. His excessive spending has depleted his savings account.
15. The war has depleted the country's military resources.
16. The prolonged illness depleted her strength and energy.
17. The depletion of nutrients in the soil affects crop yields.
18. The depletion of the ozone layer increases the risk of skin cancer.
19. Overfishing has led to the depletion of certain fish species.
20. The depletion of fossil fuels necessitates the development of renewable energy sources.
21. Excessive use of pesticides can result in the depletion of beneficial insects.