exhaustion
UK/ig'zɒ:stʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
Extreme physical or mental tiredness
精疲力竭，疲惫不堪
n.
The complete using up of a resource or supply
耗尽，枯竭
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexhaust + -ion (state) = the state of being drained — of energy (collapse from exhaustion) or of resources (exhaustion of reserves). The bottom of the well.
Root haust still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.complete exhaustion完全精疲力竭
- 2.state of exhaustion疲惫状态
- 3.heat exhaustion中暑衰竭
- 4.mental exhaustion精神疲惫
Example Sentences
- 1.
He collapsed from sheer exhaustion after the race.
- 2.
The team worked to the point of exhaustion.
- 3.
Scientists warn of the exhaustion of natural resources.