emaciate
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释义
v.
To make or become abnormally thin and weak.
使消瘦；变得憔悴。
词根拆分
词根派生e-（向外、强化）+ maci（消瘦）+ -ate（动词）=「使瘦下去、日渐消瘦」。家族的基础动词，但实际中你几乎总是以分词 emaciated 的形式遇到它。
词根 macies 还连着 3 个词例句
- 1.
The long drought emaciated both the cattle and their owners.
长期干旱让牲畜和它们的主人都瘦得脱了形。
- 2.
Disease can emaciate a strong man within weeks.
疾病能在几周内把一个壮汉折磨得形销骨立。