depauperate
英 [dɪ'pɔːpəreɪt]
美 [dɪ'pɔːpəˌreɪt]
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基本解释
vt.使贫穷,衰弱adj.[植] 发育不全的,萎缩的
网络释义
使贫穷;使衰弱。
例证
1、The economic recession has depauperated many families.
经济衰退使很多家庭陷入贫困。
2、The disease has depauperated his body, leaving him weak and frail.
疾病使他身体衰弱,变得虚弱而脆弱。