devitalize
UK/,di:'vaitəlaiz/US/di:'vaitәlaiz/
C2
Definitions
v.
To take away the life, energy, or strength of something
使失去活力；削弱元气
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde-down, away, reversal
+
vitallive, life
+
-izerelating to, having the nature of
=devitalize
de- (away, removal) + vital + -ize = 'to drain the life out of.' The direct opposite of revitalize. See vital.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Years of overwork had devitalized the whole staff.