sapping
adjective
uk /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/ us /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/
making someone or something weaker over a period of time: 逐渐削弱的
sapping heat/humidity伤身的暑热/湿度
These losses have clearly had a sapping effect on morale.这些损失显然会削弱士气。
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Her season has not been helped by a sapping list of injuries.
a confidence sapping blow
a sapping weakness in her legs
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Becoming and making less strong
abate
abatement
adulterant
adulterate
adulterated
downtoner
dull
ease
emasculation
enervate
enervating
fade
hedge
melt
relieve
totter
tottering
turn to jellyidiom
undimmed
unsubdued
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