That 's sapped demand for the city 's largest and best-located residences .

这削弱了市场对位置上佳的大面积住宅的需求。

Yet last week 's government report that retail sales fell in april sapped hopes that consumer spending is on the rise .

不过上周政府有关4月份零售额出现下降的报告打消了对消费支出出现增长的希望。

The president 's apparent inability to get healthcare reform passed sapped his credibility , not just in america but around the world .

奥巴马貌似没有能力让医改方案通过的形象，损害了他在全球（而非仅在美国）的可信度。

The wars in afghanistan and iraq have sapped american strength and , allegedly , destroyed america 's ability to act in the middle east .

阿富汗与伊拉克战争削弱了美国的力量，据说也破坏了美国在中东的行动能力。

Rising gasoline prices , economists say , have sapped consumer confidence and altered spending patterns .

经济学家说，不断上涨的汽油价格已经削弱了消费者的信心并改变了消费模式。