| 单词 | sap |
| 释义 | sap —sap /sæp/ noun [C] MAINLY US INFORMAL (PERSON) ► F0 a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something: » He's a sap for (= he can easily be persuaded to buy) any new machine.Thesaurus+: ↑Stupid and silly peoplenoun [U] (LIQUID) ► F0 the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant: » Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree.Thesaurus+: ↑Plant biochemistryverb [T] (-pp-) ↑Verb Endings for sap ► F0 to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone, especially over a long period of time: » Constant criticism saps you of your confidence.» Looking after her dying mother had sapped all her energy.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making less strongsapping /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/ adjective► F0» sapping heat/humidityThesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making less strong |
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