to wear off
[phrase form: wear]
01
褪色, 磨损
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Intransitive
例子
After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off.
过了一段时间，游乐场设备上的油漆开始褪色。
The lettering on the street signs started to wear off due to exposure to the elements.
由于暴露在自然环境中，街道标志上的字开始褪色。
02
逐渐消失, 逐渐失去效果
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
例子
The pain medication tends to wear off after a few hours.
止痛药往往在几个小时后逐渐失效。
The effects of the energy drink started to wear off, and he felt fatigued.
能量饮料的效果开始消退，他感到疲劳。
03
逐渐消失, 逐渐减弱
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
例子
The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours.
惊喜带来的喜悦几个小时后逐渐消退了。
The initial excitement of the achievement started to wear off as reality set in.
随着现实的到来，成就的最初兴奋开始消退。
