Hledat
to erode
01
erodovat, opravit
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
Transitive: to erode the surface of a material
Example
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
1.1
erozovat, ubývat
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Example
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
02
erodovat, oslabit
to gradually destroy someone's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being due to negative experiences or influences
Transitive: to erode a person's emotional well-being
Example
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
2.1
erodovat, postupně slábnout
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Example
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Život v nejisté čtvrti erodoval Markův pocit bezpečí a zanechal ho úzkostným.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
Bettyna důvěra v přátelství postupně slábla, když byly její důvěrnosti opakovaně zrazovány.
