Attrition
01
nötning, minskning
the gradual reduction or decrease in size, quantity, strength, or effectiveness of something over time
Exempel
The company suffered attrition as employees kept leaving for better jobs.
Företaget led avfall medan anställda fortsatte att lämna för bättre jobb.
02
nötning, utmattning
the gradual wearing down or weakening of an opponent, competitor, or entity through persistent engagement, continuous challenges
Exempel
The war strategy relied on attrition to exhaust the enemy's resources.
Krigsstrategin förlitade sig på utmattning för att utarma fiendens resurser.
03
attrition, ofullkomlig ånger
regret for one's sins driven mainly by fear of divine punishment rather than genuine remorse
Exempel
The confessor believed her sorrow was mere attrition, not full forgiveness.
Biktfadern trodde att hennes sorg var blott attrition, inte full förlåtelse.
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
Frequent walking caused attrition on the old stone steps.
Frekvent gång orsakade slitage på de gamla stentrappstegen.
Lexikalt Träd
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