cannibalize

vt. 同类相食, 拆用...的配件, 调拨...的人员
vi. 同类相食, 拆用配件, 调拨人员

动词过去式:cannibalized 过去分词:cannibalized 现在分词:cannibalizing 第三人称单数:cannibalizes 名词:cannibalization 

can.ni.bal.ize

v.tr.（及物动词）
can.ni.bal.ized,can.ni.bal.iz.ing,can.ni.bal.iz.es
To remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind.
拆取…的可用配件：拆除可用部件而用于修理同类装备，如损坏的飞机
To deprive of vital elements or resources, such as personnel, equipment, or funding, for use elsewhere:
调拨：剥夺关键成分或资源而用于别处，如人员、装备或资金：
例句：
.It becomes necessary to cannibalize unsuccessful projects to fund those which can proceed.(Daily Report for Executives)
.当务之急是将不成功项目中的资金抽调出来以支持那些可行项目.(管理者每日报告)

To draw on as a major source:
采用…为主要来源：
例句：
.cannibalizes the lives of his wife and friends for his second-rate novels.(Washington Post)
.采用他的妻子和朋友的生活素材写出二流小说.(华盛顿邮报)


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