단어 : sap / 발음 : 쌥
뜻 : (n) 수액(樹液) (v) 약화시키다, 차츰 무너뜨리다
뜻(영어) : (n) the fluid, chiefly water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts, that circulates in the vascular system of a plant
(v) gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power) / sap sb/sth of ~
예문 : 오랫동안의 실패로 그는 자신감이 약화되었다.
뜻 : Years of failure have sapped him of his confidence.