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British pronunciation
/ɪˈrəʊd/

Definizione e Significato di "erode"

to erode
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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
to erode definition and meaning
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The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
Le forti correnti del fiume hanno eroso la riva nel tempo.
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
Il vento e la pioggia hanno eroso le rocce esposte sulla cima della montagna.
1.1

erodere, consumare

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
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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.
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
Nel tempo, le superfici rocciose esposte nel deserto si erodono a causa del vento e della sabbia.
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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
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Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
Le critiche costanti dei suoi pari hanno eroso l'autostima di Maria nel tempo.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
Il tradimento di un amico fidato ha lentamente eroso la sua fiducia negli altri.
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erodere, deteriorare

(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
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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.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
La fiducia di Betty nell'amicizia si erosione quando le sue confidenze furono ripetutamente tradite.
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