v.  减少，损耗（一般用被动态]）

• depletion  n. 消耗；损耗

• the depletion of the ozone layer 

  臭氧层的损耗

• depleted army  精疲力竭的军队

• Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices, but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls. 能力被耗尽

• After a challenging mental activity, my energy is depleted, and I must rest to get it refueled again. 耗尽精力

• Salmon populations have been severely depleted. 鲑鱼种群大大减少了。

• Food supplies were severely depleted.

  食物供应已严重不足。

BrE /əˈbɔːt/ ; NAmE /əˈbɔːrt/