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
例子
Dealing with chronic pain can wear a person down emotionally and physically.
应对慢性疼痛可能会在情感和身体上拖垮一个人。
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
The repetitive use of the keyboard can wear down the letters on the keys.
键盘的重复使用可能会磨损键上的字母。
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。
