deforest
verb [ T ] uk/ˌdiːˈfɒr.ɪst/ us/ˌdiːˈfɔːr.ɪst/
大面积砍伐森林;人为毁林
to cut down or destroy trees in an area
He has deforested his precious land to make charcoal for profit. 他大面积砍伐自己宝贵土地上的森林，以制造木炭谋利。
They're actually deforesting the entire area. 他们实际上是在砍伐整个地区的森林。
See: deforestation
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- The country has been largely deforested by people combing hillsides for wood to burn as fuel.
- 183 acres were deforested in the reserve in one year.
- The companies swept in, striking deals with indigenous people to deforest their neighbourhoods.