to eat away at
Pronunciation
/ˈiːt ɐwˈeɪ æt/

Définition et signification de « eat away at » en anglais

to eat away at
01

ronger, détériorer progressivement

to slowly remove or destroy something over time
to eat away at definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
inséparable
particule
away at
verbe de base
eat
présent
eat away at
3e personne du singulier
eats away at
participe présent
eating away at
passé simple
ate away at
participe passé
eaten away at
Exemples
Neglecting dental hygiene can allow plaque to eat away at tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Négliger l'hygiène dentaire peut permettre à la plaque de ronger l'émail des dents, entraînant des caries.
02

grignoter, éroder

to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
Exemples
Constant snacking can eat away at your appetite for healthier meals.
Grignoter constamment peut éroder votre appétit pour des repas plus sains.
03

ronger, miner

to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
Exemples
The ongoing legal disputes started to eat away at the business owner's sense of security.
Les litiges juridiques en cours ont commencé à ronger le sentiment de sécurité du propriétaire de l'entreprise.
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