Hledat
to wear down
[phrase form: wear]
01
oslabit, vytížit
to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges
Example
The constant negativity in the environment wore down his optimism.
02
opotřebovat se, zničit se
to become damaged through regular use
Example
The repetitive use of the keyboard can wear down the letters on the keys.
Years of use have worn down the once-sharp edges of the kitchen knives.
The constant dripping has worn down the stone surface beneath the leaky faucet.
Příklad
The constant negativity in the environment wore down his optimism.
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