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depletion
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
American
- n. 消耗, 耗尽
- Definition
- n. the gradual reducing of something until little remains
- Example
- Overfishing has caused a serious depletion of fish in the ocean.
- 过度捕捞导致海洋鱼类资源严重枯竭。
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