"deprive" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 剥夺

Definition

把某些重要或必需的东西从某人身上夺走，常常导致困难或痛苦。通常用于被动语态或与“of”连用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常以 'deprive someone of something' 的结构出现，较为正式或书面语。强调被迫失去重要或珍贵的东西，而不是临时被拒绝。

Examples

It's wrong to deprive children of food.

**剥夺**孩子们的食物是不对的。

They try not to deprive anyone of their rights.

他们尽量不**剥夺**任何人的权利。

Lack of sleep can deprive you of energy.

缺觉会**剥夺**你的精力。

The accident deprived him of the ability to walk.

那场事故**剥夺**了他行走的能力。

Don't deprive yourself of happiness by worrying too much.

别因为太担心而**剥夺**自己幸福。

Strict diets can sometimes deprive your body of important nutrients.

严格节食有时会**剥夺**你的身体重要营养。