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depletes
现在进行时
depleting
过去式
depleted
过去完成时
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耗尽, 减少
to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance
及物动词
- Continuous deforestation can deplete the natural habitat for many species.
持续的森林砍伐可能会耗尽许多物种的自然栖息地。
- The extensive use of fossil fuels has the potential to deplete non-renewable energy sources.
广泛使用化石燃料有可能耗尽不可再生能源。
- Unregulated industrial practices can deplete the soil of essential nutrients.
不受监管的工业做法可能会耗尽土壤中的基本养分。
- Excessive use of water for irrigation purposes can deplete groundwater resources.
过度用水灌溉可能会耗尽地下水资源。
- The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices may deplete certain mineral deposits.
电子设备中对稀有矿物的需求可能会耗尽某些矿藏。