to eat away at
Pronunciation
/ˈiːt ɐwˈeɪ æt/
British pronunciation
/ˈiːt ɐwˈeɪ at/

Definition och betydelse av "eat away at"på engelska

to eat away at
01

fräta bort, gradvis förstöra

to slowly remove or destroy something over time
to eat away at definition and meaning
example
Exempel
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns.
Med tiden började rosten äta sig in i metallbron, vilket orsakade strukturella bekymmer.
Neglecting dental hygiene can allow plaque to eat away at tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Att försumma tandhygien kan låta plack nöta bort tandens emalj, vilket leder till hål.
02

naga på, gradvis minska

to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
example
Exempel
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency.
Den stigande inflationen började tära bort valutans köpkraft.
Constant snacking can eat away at your appetite for healthier meals.
Konstant snaskande kan tära bort din aptit för hälsosammare måltider.
03

tär på, underminera

to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
example
Exempel
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
Osäkerheten på arbetsmarknaden började tära på hennes självförtroende och sinnesro.
The ongoing legal disputes started to eat away at the business owner's sense of security.
De pågående rättstvister började tära på företagarens känsla av säkerhet.
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