to eat away at
01
徐々に侵食する, じわじわと破壊する
to slowly remove or destroy something over time
例
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns.
時間が経つにつれて、錆が金属の橋を侵食し始め、構造上の懸念を引き起こしました。
02
徐々に減らす, 蝕む
to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
例
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency.
上昇するインフレは通貨の購買力を蝕み始めました。
03
蝕む, 弱らせる
to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
例
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
労働市場の不確実性が彼女の自信と心の平安をむしばみ始めた。
