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sap
/sæp/
noun
sok roślinny
Also
frajer(m)
Definition
The fluid that circulates in a plant, carrying water and nutrients; also, a foolish or naive person.
Examples
Maple sap is used to make syrup.
Sok klonowy jest używany do produkcji syropu.
Don't be such a sap, stand up for yourself!
Nie bądź takim frajerem, broń się!
Collocations
maple saptree sapvital sap
verb
osłabiać
Also
wyczerpywaćpodkopywać
Definition
To gradually weaken or exhaust someone's strength or energy; to drain of sap.
Examples
The long illness had sapped his strength.
Długa choroba osłabiła jego siły.
The constant criticism began to sap her confidence.
Ciągła krytyka zaczęła podkopywać jej pewność siebie.
Collocations
sap strengthsap energysap confidence
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