sap
Pronunciación: [sæp]
Palabra
Contexto: «nature»
(noun) a liquid that flows inside plants, helping them grow. It's like the food and water that plants drink to stay alive and strong.
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The tree's sap was flowing beautifully in the springtime.
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In winter, the sap stops flowing because the tree is dormant.
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What happens to the sap when the weather gets warm?
Contexto: «action»
(verb) to take away someone's energy or strength. It's like when you feel tired after playing a long game, and you need a break to regain your power.
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The long hike really sap my energy, but it was worth it for the view.
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The quick nap did not sap my fatigue at all; I still feel sleepy.
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Does running a marathon sap your strength more than a regular workout?
Contexto: «emotional state»
(noun) a term that can describe a person who is foolish or easily tricked. It's like someone who believes everything without thinking about it first.
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He may be a sap, but he's very kind and trusting.
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Don't be a sap; not everything you hear online is true.
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Why do some people call him a sap for believing that story?
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