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to eat away at
01
corroer, desgastar gradualmente
to slowly remove or destroy something over time
Exemplos
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns.
Com o tempo, a ferrugem começou a corroer a ponte de metal, causando preocupações estruturais.
Neglecting dental hygiene can allow plaque to eat away at tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Negligenciar a higiene dental pode permitir que a placa desgaste o esmalte dos dentes, levando a cáries.
02
corroer, reduzir gradualmente
to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
Exemplos
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency.
A inflação crescente começou a corroer o poder de compra da moeda.
Constant snacking can eat away at your appetite for healthier meals.
Beliscar constantemente pode desgastar seu apetite por refeições mais saudáveis.
03
corroer, minar
to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
Exemplos
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
A incerteza do mercado de trabalho começou a corroer sua confiança e paz de espírito.
The ongoing legal disputes started to eat away at the business owner's sense of security.
As disputas legais em curso começaram a minar o senso de segurança do dono do negócio.
