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单词 enervate
释义 enervate
I. ener·vate \ēˈnərvə̇t, ə̇ˈn-, eˈn-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare
: enervated
II. en·er·vate \ˈenə(r)ˌvāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare to make weak or effeminate, from e out of, out + -nervare (from nervus sinew, nerve) — more at e-, nerve
1. obsolete : to cut the nerves or tendons of; specifically : hamstring
2. : to lessen the nerve, vitality, or strength of : enfeeble
 < heat enervates people >
3. : to reduce the mental or moral vigor of : weaken
 < a government enervated by corruption >
Synonyms: see unnerve
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