to wear out
Pronunciation
/wˈɛɹ ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/wˈeəɹ ˈaʊt/

英語での「wear out」の定義と意味

to wear out
[phrase form: wear]
01

すり減らす, 使い古す

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use
Transitive: to wear out sth
to wear out definition and meaning
example
The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly.
コンピューターマウスの頻繁な使用で、すぐに摩耗してしまった
Let 's not wear out the engine by driving long distances without a break.
休憩なしで長距離を運転してエンジンを摩耗させないようにしましょう。
02

疲れさせる, 消耗させる

to make someone tired because of strain or stress
Transitive: to wear out sb/sth
to wear out definition and meaning
example
The repetitive tasks at the assembly line quickly wore the workers out.
組立ラインでの繰り返し作業は、すぐに労働者を疲れさせた
Despite the tough competition, the athlete did n't let it wear him out.
厳しい競争にもかかわらず、その選手はそれに疲れさせられることを許さなかった。
03

擦り切れる, 使い古す

to become ripped over time, due to continuous use
Intransitive
example
The fabric on the couch wore out after years of use.
ソファの布が何年も使った後で擦り切れた
The rug in the hallway has worn out due to heavy foot traffic.
廊下のカーペットは、多くの人が通るためすり減ってしまった。
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