to whittle away
[phrase form: whittle]
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徐々に減らす, 少しずつ削る
to slowly reduce the value, size, etc. of something
例
Continuous lies and deceit can whittle away the trust between friends, leading to a strained relationship.
継続的な嘘と欺瞞は友人間の信頼を徐々に削り取り、緊張した関係を招くことがある。
Poor financial decisions can whittle away a person's savings, leaving them with less money for emergencies or future plans.
貧弱な財務上の決定は、人の貯蓄を少しずつ減らすことができ、緊急時や将来の計画のためのお金が少なくなります。
