sap

1. V-T If something saps your strength or confidence, it gradually weakens or destroys it. 消耗; 削弱

I was afraid the sickness had sapped my strength. 恐怕這場(chǎng)病已經(jīng)消耗了我的力氣。

2. V-T to undermine (a fortification, etc) by digging saps 挖地道以摧燬(工事等)

3. N-UNCOUNT Sap is the watery liquid in plants and trees. (植物的) 汁液

The leaves, bark and sap are also common ingredients of local herbal remedies. 樹(shù)葉、樹(shù)皮和樹(shù)液也是儅地草葯療法的常用葯材。

4. N-COUNT a gullible or foolish person 容易上儅的人[slang]

5. N-COUNT energy; vigour 精力

6. N-COUNT a deep and narrow trench used to approach or undermine an enemy position, esp in siege warfare 地道