to eat away at
Pronunciation
/ˈiːt ɐwˈeɪ æt/
British pronunciation
/ˈiːt ɐwˈeɪ at/

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
example
Exemples
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns.
Avec le temps, la rouille a commencé à ronger le pont métallique, provoquant des inquiétudes structurelles.
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
example
Exemples
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency.
L'inflation croissante a commencé à éroder le pouvoir d'achat de la monnaie.
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
example
Exemples
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
L'incertitude du marché du travail a commencé à ronger sa confiance et sa tranquillité d'esprit.
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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