deplete
verb [ T ] uk/dɪˈpliːt/ us/dɪˈpliːt/
消耗；耗费（资源、金钱、精力等）
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc.
If we continue to deplete the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment. 如果我们继续消耗地球上的自然资源，将对环境造成严重的破坏。
The illness depletes the body of important vitamins. 这种疾病会消耗人体中重要的维生素。
humorous That last holiday seriously depleted my bank account! 上次度假花掉了我银行账户里的一大笔钱！
Synonyms: consumeexhaust use something up