denude
verb[T]
uk/dɪˈnjuːd/us/dɪˈnuːd/toremovethecoveringof something,especiallyland:
使(尤指土地)裸露,使光秃Thecountrysidehas been denuded bywar.战争导致乡间一片荒芜。
Drought andyearsofheavygrazingbysheephavecompletelydenuded thehillsofgrass.由于干旱和羊群的连年啃食,山上已是寸草不生。
toremoveavaluablepossessionorquality:
夺走,夺去Anyfurthercutsin the country'sarmedforceswouldleaveitsdefencesdangerouslydenuded.进一步裁军将使该国的国防处于毫无还手之力的危险境地。
Fertile or infertile land
- barrenness
- bread basket
- cultivable
- exuberance
- exuberant
- fertile
- fertility
- hospitable
- hostile
- luscious
- lush
- lushly
- lushness
- luxuriant
- majolica
- marginal land
- sterile
- uncultivated
- unfruitful
- verdant
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Removing and getting rid of things
Taking things away from someone or somewhere