denude
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/dɪˈnuːd/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈnjuːd/
to strip something of its covering or outer layer
The landslide denuded the hillside, leaving it exposed to the elements.
山体滑坡剥去了山坡的植被,使其暴露在自然元素之下。