"deplete" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 耗尽
• 消耗

Definition

把某物用光或大大减少，常指几乎用尽。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式或学术用词，常与自然资源（如 'deplete resources'）等搭配。不常用于日常物品或人身上。通常带有负面或不可持续的意味。

Examples

Cutting down too many trees can deplete the forest.

砍伐太多树木会**耗尽**森林。

If we use all the water now, we will deplete our supply.

如果我们现在把水都用完，就会**耗尽**供应。

The long walk in the sun can deplete your energy.

在阳光下长时间走路会**消耗**你的能量。

Overfishing has depleted the fish in the lake.

过度捕捞已经**耗尽**了湖里的鱼。

His savings were depleted after paying the hospital bills.

他在支付了住院费用后，积蓄已经**耗尽**。

Constant stress can quickly deplete your motivation.

持续的压力会很快**消耗**你的动力。