deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ CET6+ TEM8 ( depleting, depleted, depletes )

• 1. 

  V-T To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it. 消耗 [正式]

  例：

  ...substances that deplete the ozone layer.

  …消耗臭氧层的物质。

• 2. 

  depleted ADJ 耗尽的

  例：

  ...Lee's worn and depleted army.

  …李的精疲力竭的军队。