defoliate

英[ˌdi:ˈfəʊlieɪt]
美[ˌdiˈfoʊlieɪt]

基本释义

  • v.(使)落叶

词性变化

实用例句

The tree is leafless [ defoliate ] .

这棵树 秃 了.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

Dioxin was the ingredient in Agent Orange, used to defoliate Vietnam.

越南战场上用于毁灭林区的“橙剂”,其成分是二氧杂芑。

辞典例句

英英释义

Verb
  • 1. strip the leaves or branches from;

    "defoliate the trees with pesticides"

Adjective
  • 1. deprived of leaves