Word · Frequency #10703
depletions
耗尽, 枯竭
depletions is the plural of depletion.
The act or state of using up a supply or amount so that little or none is left; exhaustion.
- 1.
The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.
消耗的行为或被消耗的状态；枯竭。
- 2.
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
资源消耗速度快于其补充速度。
- 3.
gradual expense or use of natural resources over time.
随时间推移对自然资源的逐渐消耗或使用。
资源消耗, 资源枯竭；消耗的行为或被消耗的状态；枯竭。；资源消耗速度快于其补充速度。；随时间推移对自然资源的逐渐消耗或使用。；消耗
In use
The rapid depletion of the rainforest is a serious environmental concern.
After the long hike, I felt a complete depletion of my energy.
The company's funds are facing depletion due to poor management.
depletion of sth
表示某物的消耗或耗尽，后接名词或名词短语。
The depletion of natural resources is a serious concern.
自然资源的消耗是一个严重的问题。
suffer/experience depletion
主语经历消耗或耗尽，常与 of 连用说明消耗的对象。
The region suffered severe depletion of its water supply.
该地区的水供应严重枯竭。
cause/lead to depletion
表示导致某物消耗或耗尽的原因。
Connections
Collocations
- resource depletion
- 资源耗竭
- Resource depletion is a major concern for future generations.资源耗竭是未来几代人面临的主要问题。
- ozone depletion
- 臭氧消耗
- International agreements have helped slow ozone depletion.国际协议有助于减缓臭氧消耗。
- energy depletion
- 能量耗尽
- The device shuts down automatically to prevent energy depletion.该设备自动关闭以防止能量耗尽。
- soil depletion
- 土壤贫瘠
- Over-farming leads to soil depletion and reduced crop yields.过度耕作导致土壤贫瘠和作物减产。
- depletion of reserves
- 储备枯竭
- The depletion of oil reserves has prompted a shift to renewable energy.石油储备的枯竭促使人们转向可再生能源。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
发音似“地皮里”，想象地皮里的资源被逐渐掏空、消耗殆尽。
Context & Register
中性，常用于环境、经济或医学语境。
Grammar Note
常与of连用表示某物的消耗
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the common ending /ʃən/ (spelled 'tion'), matching the sound of 'depletion'. No lookalikes with different pronunciation are included.
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