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to erode
01
erodir, desgastar
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
Transitive: to erode the surface of a material
Exemplos
Over time, acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues, gradually wearing away their features.
Com o tempo, a chuva ácida erodiu as antigas estátuas de pedra, desgastando gradualmente seus traços.
1.1
erodir, desgastar
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Exemplos
Coastal dunes erode gradually, reshaping the landscape with each tide.
As dunas costeiras erodem gradualmente, remodelando a paisagem a cada maré.
02
erodir, minar
to gradually destroy someone's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being due to negative experiences or influences
Transitive: to erode a person's emotional well-being
Exemplos
The ongoing hardships eroded the family's hope for a better life.
As dificuldades contínuas erodiram a esperança da família por uma vida melhor.
2.1
erodir, deteriorar
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Exemplos
Jack 's emotional well-being eroded in a toxic relationship characterized by constant conflict.
O bem-estar emocional de Jack desgastou-se em um relacionamento tóxico caracterizado por conflitos constantes.
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