sap
Произношение: [sæp]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The tree's sap was flowing beautifully in the springtime.
Пример
In winter, the sap stops flowing because the tree is dormant.
Пример
What happens to the sap when the weather gets warm?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The long hike really sap my energy, but it was worth it for the view.
Пример
The quick nap did not sap my fatigue at all; I still feel sleepy.
Пример
Does running a marathon sap your strength more than a regular workout?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
Why do some people call him a sap for believing that story?
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