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to erode
01
erodere
(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
Esempi
Over time, acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues, gradually wearing away their features.
Nel tempo, la pioggia acida ha eroso le antiche statue di pietra, consumandone gradualmente i tratti.
1.1
erodere, consumare
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Esempi
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Le scogliere lungo la costa si erodevano lentamente mentre le onde si infrangevano contro di esse.
02
erodere, minare
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
Esempi
The ongoing hardships eroded the family's hope for a better life.
Le difficoltà in corso hanno eroso la speranza della famiglia per una vita migliore.
2.1
erodere, deteriorare
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Esempi
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Vivendo in un quartiere insicuro, il senso di sicurezza di Mark si eroso, lasciandolo ansioso.
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