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 river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
Flodens starka strömmar eroderade flodbanken över tid.
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
Vind och regn eroderade de exponerade stenarna på bergstoppen.
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
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Klipporna längs kusten eroderade långsamt när vågorna slog mot dem.
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
Över tid eroderar exponerade stenytor i öknen på grund av vind och sand.
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
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
Konstant kritik från hennes kamrater eroderade Marias självkänsla över tid.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
Svek från en betrodd vän eroderade långsamt hans tillit till andra.
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
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Att bo i en osäker stadsdel eroderade Marks känsla av säkerhet, vilket lämnade honom orolig.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
Bettys tillit till vänskap eroderade när hennes förtroenden upprepade gånger förråddes.
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