Suchen
to erode
01
abtragen, erodieren
(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
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
The relentless waves eroded the coastal cliffs, reshaping the entire coastline.
1.1
erodieren, abtragen
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Example
In the absence of vegetation, hillsides erode more quickly during storms.
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Coastal dunes erode gradually, reshaping the landscape with each tide.
02
untergraben, allmählich zerstören
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
The ongoing hardships eroded the family 's hope for a better life.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
The ongoing stress of the job eroded Sarah 's enthusiasm and passion.
2.1
untergraben, abbauen
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Example
After a series of heartbreaks, Amanda 's optimism about finding true love eroded.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Beispiel
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
The river's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
The relentless waves eroded the coastal cliffs, reshaping the entire coastline.
Over time, acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues, gradually wearing away their features.
Continuous foot traffic can erode the walking path in a natural area.
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