sap
US /sæp/
UK /sæp/
名词
1.
树液, 汁液
the fluid, chiefly water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts, that circulates in the vascular system of a plant
示例:
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Maple sap is collected in early spring to make syrup.
枫树汁液在早春收集以制作糖浆。
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The tree was oozing sticky sap from its trunk.
树干渗出黏稠的树液。
2.
傻瓜, 笨蛋
a foolish or gullible person
示例:
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He felt like a complete sap for falling for that trick.
他觉得自己完全是个傻瓜，竟然中了那个圈套。
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Don't be such a sap, stand up for yourself!
别当个傻瓜，为自己挺身而出！
动词
1.
削弱, 耗尽
gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)
示例:
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The constant criticism began to sap her confidence.
持续的批评开始削弱她的信心。
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The long journey had completely sapped his energy.
漫长的旅程完全耗尽了他的精力。
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