Attrition
01
nötning, minskning
the gradual reduction or decrease in size, quantity, strength, or effectiveness of something over time
grammatisk information
animacitetsstatus
abstrakt
morfologisk sammansättning
sammansättning
oräknebart
Exempel
Over time, the constant rubbing of two stones against each other resulted in attrition, causing both surfaces to wear down.
Över tid ledde den konstanta gnidningen av två stenar mot varandra till nötning, vilket fick båda ytorna att slitas ned.
02
nötning, utmattning
the gradual wearing down or weakening of an opponent, competitor, or entity through persistent engagement, continuous challenges
Exempel
The smaller company won through attrition, forcing the rival to lower prices.
Det mindre företaget vann genom utmattning, vilket tvingade rivalen att sänka priserna.
03
attrition, ofullkomlig ånger
regret for one's sins driven mainly by fear of divine punishment rather than genuine remorse
Exempel
His prayers showed attrition rather than true repentance.
Hans böner visade attrition snarare än sann ånger.
04
slitage, erosion
the gradual erosion or smoothing of surfaces, rocks, or objects caused by continuous rubbing, scraping, or collision, either naturally or artificially
Exempel
River currents cause attrition as rocks collide and become rounded.
Flodströmmar orsakar nötning när stenar kolliderar och blir rundade.
Lexikalt Träd
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