depletion
n. (大量)减少,消耗
To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it.
...substances that deplete the ozone layer...
大量消耗臭氧层的物质
They fired in long bursts, which depleted their ammunition...
他们长时间开火,耗尽了弹药。
1. the act of decreasing something markedly
2. the state of being depleted
Increased consumption of water has led to rapid depletion of groundwater reserves.
用水量的增加导致了地下水贮备迅速枯竭.
What they find could provide clues to what might happen worldwide if ozone depletion continues.
他们的发现可以揭示如果臭氧持续减少,世界范围内可能会出现什么情况。
Alkalosis and potassium depletion may be pronounced.
可能有碱中毒和缺钾.
Like hydration, the final effects of fluid and salt depletion depend on the volume of fluid.
象水合作用一样, 水和盐分耗竭的最终效应,也是根据液体的容积而定的.
This modest amount of sodium bicarbonate prevents the potassium depletion and demineralization of bone.
这点碳酸氢钠量即可防止缺钾和骨质脱钙.