音标:[dɪˈspɔɪlz] ;
v. 掠夺, 抢劫( despoil的第三人称单数 )
v steal goods; take as spoils
v destroy and strip of its possession

despoil的用法和样例:

例句

  1. A region despoiled of its scenic beauty by unchecked development.由于不加限制的发展而使这个地区丧失了其美丽景色
  2. Museums have despoiled India of many priceless treasures.博物馆里有许多从印度掠夺来的无价之宝。

经典引文

  • The cities of Greece and Asia were despoiled of their most valuable ornaments.

    出自:Gibbon
  • The coach..despoiled by highway-men.

    出自:Dickens
  • Her ruling passion had in a manner despoiled her of her humanity.

    出自:H. James
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