Deplete

Pronunciation:dɪˈpliːt

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verb

To reduce the quantity or amount of something significantly.

大幅减少某物的数量或总量。

After ordering pizza for every meal this week, my food budget has been completely depleted!
Scientists say that if we keep depleting the ozone layer, we might end up with sunburns while sitting indoors.
In an effort to deplete our energy reserves, my cat decided to run around the house like a tornado at 3 AM.

The term 'deplete' is often used in environmental contexts, such as discussions about natural resources or the depletion of the ozone layer.

adjective

Describing something that has been significantly reduced, often used in a figurative sense.

形容某事物明显减少，通常在比喻意义上使用。

After the marathon, my energy levels were utterly depleted; I thought about running for the couch instead of the finish line!
My bank account is looking extremely depleted after my online shopping spree—thank you, Black Friday!
When my friend adopted a puppy, her social life was quickly depleted; apparently puppies don't do brunch!

This usage can reflect on personal experiences or societal observations and can often have a humorous undertone.