verb · to use up or deplete resources, savings, or physical energy completely

高昂的医疗费用掏空了他的毕生积蓄。

verb · to remove the contents of a physical object to make it empty

孩子们把南瓜掏空，做成了一个灯笼。

verb · the illegal or unethical diversion of corporate assets by insiders for personal gain

那几个高管因涉嫌掏空公司资产而被起诉。