spent
adj
(a) [usu attrib 通常作定語]
having lost power or strength; used 失去效力的; 衰竭的; 用過的
a spent match 燃過的火柴
a spent cartridge/bullet 空的彈殼[彈頭].
(b) (fml 文) exhausted 筋疲力盡的
He returned home spent, dirty and cold. 他回到家時筋疲力盡, 又臟又冷.
??? 情景例句
You have been working on this for some time, Richard.
你從事這工作已有一段時間了, Richard。
I tried to call you, but the line was busy.
我試著給你打電話,但老占線。
Yes, I do.I want her to come to my office.Tell her to come at once.