desiccate

• 形容某物被彻底干燥或脱水，常用于科学或技术语境。也可指使某物变干或枯竭。

Describes something that has been thoroughly dried out, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

1. C1formal

   Having been thoroughly dried out or deprived of moisture.

   干燥的

   • The desiccate leaves crumbled at the slightest touch.
   • The soil was desiccate after months of drought.
   • The desiccate fruit was preserved for winter storage.

   同义词ariddehydrateddrieddryparchedsereshriveledwithered

   反义词damphydratedmoistwet

• 动词，指彻底除去某物中的水分使其干燥，或指失去水分变干。

A verb meaning to dry out thoroughly, remove moisture from something, or become dried up.

1. Dry out completelyC1formal

   To remove all moisture from something; to dry thoroughly.

   使干燥

   • The sun desiccated the soil, leaving it cracked and barren.
   • The laboratory uses a special machine to desiccate samples for analysis.
   • Herbs are often desiccated to preserve their flavor.

   同义词dehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   反义词hydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

   To drain energy, emotion, or life from someone or something.

   使失去活力

   • Years of monotonous work desiccated his creative spirit.
   • The harsh criticism desiccated her enthusiasm for the project.
   • A lack of inspiration can desiccate an artist's talent.

   同义词drainenervateexhaustsap

   反义词animateenliveninvigoraterevitalize