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 挖地道以摧毀(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. 樹葉、樹皮和樹液也是當(dāng)?shù)夭菟幆煼ǖ某Ｓ盟幉摹?/p>

4. N-COUNT a gullible or foolish person 容易上當(dāng)?shù)娜?span>[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