to wear down
[phrase form: wear]
01
磨损, 削弱
to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
down
基本动词
wear
现在时
wear down
第三人称单数
wears down
现在分词
wearing down
一般过去时
wore down
过去分词
worn down
例子
The constant negativity in the environment wore down his optimism.
环境中持续不断的消极情绪削弱了他的乐观情绪。
02
磨损, 损耗
to become damaged through regular use
例子
Years of use have worn down the once-sharp edges of the kitchen knives.
多年的使用已经磨损了厨房刀具曾经锋利的边缘。
