defoliation / verb diˈfoʊ liˌeɪt; adjective diˈfoʊ li ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

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defoliation3 个定义

v. 有主动词 verb

de·fo·li·at·ed, de·fo·li·at·ing.

  1. to strip of leaves.
  2. to destroy or cause widespread loss of leaves in, as by using chemical sprays or incendiary bombs, in order to deprive enemy troops or guerrilla forces of concealment.
v. 无主动词 verb

de·fo·li·at·ed, de·fo·li·at·ing.

  1. to lose leaves.
adj. 形容词 adjective
  1. having lost its leaves, especially by a natural process.

defoliation 近义词

defoliation

等同于 devastation

更多defoliation例句

  1. Therefore, trees deprived of their foliage are liable to perish, and they are injured in proportion to their defoliation.
  2. The aphids were very numerous and unfortunately caused the defoliation of all the currants with the exception of the blacks.
  3. The period of defoliation varies in different countries according to the nature of their climate.
  4. Defoliation of seedlings and bearing trees often occurs in July and August.
  5. Their labour often results in the complete defoliation of the tree.