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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
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
As fortes correntes do rio erodiram a margem ao longo do tempo.
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
O vento e a chuva erodiram as rochas expostas no topo da montanha.
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
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Os penhascos ao longo da costa erodiram lentamente enquanto as ondas batiam neles.
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
Com o tempo, as superfícies rochosas expostas no deserto erodem devido ao vento e à areia.
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
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
As críticas constantes de seus pares erodiram a autoestima de Maria ao longo do tempo.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
A traição por um amigo de confiança lentamente corroeu sua confiança nos outros.
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
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Vivendo em um bairro inseguro, o senso de segurança de Mark erodiu, deixando-o ansioso.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
A confiança de Betty na amizade erodiu quando suas confidências foram repetidamente traídas.
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