deprive
verb [ T ] uk/dɪˈpraɪv/ us/dɪˈpraɪv/
B2 夺走，抢去，剥夺
to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone
He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights. 他声称自己被剥夺了自由／权利。
You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep. 如果被剥夺了睡眠，人体就无法正常工作。
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- Some parents deprive themselves of many pleasures so that their children can have the best of everything.
- He complained that his captors had deprived him of his basic human rights.
- If you deprive a child of affection, they can become very withdrawn.
- He pulled me from the table and hurried me into the car, depriving me of my lunch!
- I've been deprived of your company for too long - come and see me soon.
Idiom
deprive someone of your companyidiom UK humorous 阻止…与之在一起，使…与之分别
to prevent someone from being with you
Where have you been? We've been deprived of your company for far too long! 你去哪儿了？这么长时间都没见着你的面！