defoliate

• 形容某物已失去叶子，或指导致叶子脱落的过程，通常用于树木或植物。

Describes something that has lost its leaves, or the process of causing leaves to fall off, typically from trees or plants.

1. Deprived of leavesC2formal

   Having had its leaves removed or stripped away, typically by natural causes or chemical agents.

   落叶的

   • The defoliate trees stood bare after the chemical spray.
   • The landscape looked defoliate after the harsh winter storm.
   • The defoliate branches offered no shade from the sun.

   同义词baredenudedleaflessstripped

   反义词foliateleafy

• 动词，指使植物或树木的叶子脱落，常通过化学药剂或自然因素实现。

A verb meaning to cause the leaves of a plant or tree to fall off, often through chemical or natural means.

1. Remove leavesC1formal

   To strip a plant or tree of its leaves, often deliberately.

   使落叶

   • The caterpillars defoliated the entire oak tree.
   • The military used chemicals to defoliate the jungle.
   • Strong winds can defoliate trees during a storm.

   同义词baredenudestrip