depletion
gb/dɪplˈiʃən/ us/dɪplˈiʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
kimerülés, hiány, hiányállapot
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
kimerülés
B2
Patrón de uso:
depletion of [something]
The depletion of natural resources is a major global concern.
A természeti erőforrások kimerülése komoly globális aggodalomra ad okot.
Overfishing has led to the depletion of fish stocks in the region.
A túlhalászás a térség halállományának kimerüléséhez vezetett.
The report warns of rapid depletion of the company’s cash reserves.
Constant travel and long hours caused a serious depletion of his energy.
Soil depletion has reduced the farm’s crop yields over the past decade.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The depletion of water in the lake worries local people.
A tó vízkészletének kimerülése aggasztja a helyieket.
There is a serious depletion of oil in this area.
Ezen a területen komoly az olajkészletek kimerülése.
Ozone depletion can harm plants, animals, and humans.
The war led to a quick depletion of food supplies.
Hard exercise can cause a depletion of your energy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *“depletion from”* instead of *“depletion of”* (e.g. say *“depletion of resources”*, not *“depletion from resources”*). They may also confuse the noun *depletion* with the verb *deplete* and write *“we depletion our savings”* instead of *“we deplete our savings”*.
Significado
gradual reduction through use
Colocaciones
depletion of natural resources
|ozone depletion
|resource depletion
|nutrient depletion
|gradual depletion
|severe depletion
Sinónimos
exhaustion (Often suggests something has been used almost completely, sometimes with a sense of damage or strain.)
Antónimos
replenishment (Focuses on filling something up again, the opposite process of using it up.)
Temas
environment
|economy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The slow use of something so that there is less and less of it left.
The process or result of something being used up or reduced so that less of it remains, especially over time.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
hiány
B1
hiányállapot
C1
Patrón de uso:
depletion of [substance] in [the body]
Long-term iron depletion can lead to anemia.
A tartós vashiány vérszegénységhez vezethet.
The patients showed significant vitamin D depletion during the winter months.
A betegeknél a téli hónapokban jelentős D-vitamin-hiányt mutattak ki.
Fluid depletion after the surgery increased the risk of complications.
Oxygen depletion in the blood can cause dizziness and confusion.
The study linked calcium depletion to a higher rate of bone fractures.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Iron depletion can make a person feel very tired.
A vashiány miatt az ember nagyon fáradtnak érezheti magát.
Vitamin depletion is common in people who eat very little.
A vitaminhiány gyakori azoknál, akik nagyon keveset esznek.
Oxygen depletion in the body is dangerous.
The doctor checked him for salt depletion after the long race.
They gave her supplements to stop further iron depletion.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse *depletion* with *defeat* or *depression* because of similar spelling. In medical texts, they may overuse *depletion* where *deficiency* is more idiomatic (e.g. *“vitamin D deficiency”* is more common than *“vitamin D depletion”* in many contexts).
Significado
abnormally low level in body
Colocaciones
iron depletion
|vitamin depletion
|calcium depletion
|oxygen depletion
|severe depletion
Sinónimos
deficiency (Common medical term; often used when the level is low enough to cause symptoms or disease.)
Antónimos
adequacy (Describes having a normal or sufficient level of a needed substance in the body.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|body
Definición
A state where the body does not have enough of something important, like iron, vitamins, or oxygen.
A condition in which the amount of an essential substance in the body, such as a vitamin, mineral, or gas, is lower than normal and may cause health problems.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
depletion
AFI
GB/dɪplˈiʃən/
US/dɪplˈiʃən/
Sílabas y acento
de - ple - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ple)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: depletion
- Plural: depletion, depletions
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
run low on
1/ɹˈʌn lˈoʊ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
have only a small amount left
To have only a little of something left.
Ejemplos
- We’re running low on fuel, so we should stop at the next gas station.
- The hospital is running low on medical supplies.
- My phone is running low on battery.
in short supply
1/ˈɪn ʃˈɔɹt səplˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
not enough available
Not available in a large enough amount; difficult to find because there is not much of it.
Ejemplos
- Fresh vegetables are in short supply during the winter months.
- Affordable housing is in short supply in many big cities.
- Good jobs are in short supply in this area.
- During the drought, clean water was in short supply.
- Skilled nurses are in short supply at the moment.
use up
1/jˈuz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Consume completely a resource
To finish all of something so there is none left.
Ejemplos
- We used up all the milk making pancakes.
- She used up all the flour making bread.
- Don't use up all your energy before the race.
- Do not use up all your energy on the first task.
- We’ve used up our data for this month.
run out of
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Use all of something up
To finish all of something and have no more left.
Ejemplos
- We ran out of milk this morning.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some more.
- We’ve run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
- We've run out of milk, so I need to go shopping.
- We ran out of water during the hike.
- They ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- He ran out of time before finishing the test.
- She ran out of time during the exam.
- She ran out of time before finishing the test.
- The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
- I can't print because I've run out of paper.
- He ran out of money before the end of the month.
- She ran out of patience and left the meeting.
- She ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- Hurry up, we’re running out of time!
- The printer ran out of ink in the middle of the job.
- If we keep spending like this, we’ll run out of money by next month.
run out of
4/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
use all of a supply
To have no more of something because it has all been used.
Ejemplos
- We ran out of time before the last question.
- The car ran out of gas on the highway.
- Don't forget to order more cups; we're running out of cups.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I ran out of money at the end of the trip.
- We are running out of ideas.