to erode
01
erodera, nöta bort
(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
Exempel
The relentless waves eroded the coastal cliffs, reshaping the entire coastline.
De obevekliga vågorna eroderade kustklipporna och omformade hela kustlinjen.
1.1
erodera, nöta
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Exempel
In the absence of vegetation, hillsides erode more quickly during storms.
I avsaknad av vegetation eroderar sluttningar snabbare under stormar.
02
erodera, underminera
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
Exempel
Repeated failures in his endeavors eroded Mark's sense of accomplishment.
Upprepade misslyckanden i hans strävanden eroderade Marks känsla av framgång.
2.1
erodera, försämra
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Exempel
After a series of heartbreaks, Amanda 's optimism about finding true love eroded.
Efter en rad hjärteskakningar eroderade Amandas optimism om att hitta sann kärlek.
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