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to sap
01
uitputten, verzwakken
to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength
Transitive: to sap power or strength
Voorbeelden
Constant stress can sap one's mental resilience.
Constante stress kan iemands mentale veerkracht uitputten.
Working long hours without breaks can sap physical energy.
Lange uren werken zonder pauzes kan fysieke energie uitputten.
02
ondermijnen, uitgraven
to undermine or hollow out the ground beneath something
Transitive: to sap the ground
Voorbeelden
The constant flow of water had sapped the ground beneath the foundation, causing the building to tilt.
De constante stroom van water had de grond onder de fundering ondermijnd, waardoor het gebouw kantelde.
The burrowing rodents had sapped the earth beneath the fence, causing it to sag and lose stability.
De gravende knaagdieren hadden de aarde onder het hek ondermijnd, waardoor het doorzakte en zijn stabiliteit verloor.
01
wapenstok, knuppel
a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
02
sukkel, domoor
a person who lacks good judgment
03
sap
a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
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