검색
to efface
01
지우다, 삭제하다
to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping
Transitive: to efface a mark
Example
The artist decided to efface the pencil sketch and start the drawing anew.
Using an eraser, she carefully effaced the incorrect answer from the paper.
The gentle cleaning solution helped efface the stains from the delicate fabric.
02
지우다, 삭제하다
to completely erase or remove a memory or feeling from the mind
Transitive: to efface a thought or memory
Example
Time gradually effaced the pain of her loss.
The joyful moments helped efface the sadness she had felt for years.
He tried to efface the embarrassing memory, but it lingered in his mind.
03
사라지다, 눈에 띄지 않게 하다
to deliberately make oneself less noticeable
Transitive: to efface oneself
Example
She tried to efface herself at the party, standing quietly in a corner.
He effaced himself during the meeting, letting others take the spotlight.
The shy student effaced herself in class, avoiding eye contact with the teacher.
