to whittle away
[phrase form: whittle]
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逐渐削弱, 慢慢减少
to slowly reduce the value, size, etc. of something
例子
Continuous lies and deceit can whittle away the trust between friends, leading to a strained relationship.
持续的谎言和欺骗可以逐渐削弱朋友之间的信任，导致关系紧张。
Poor financial decisions can whittle away a person's savings, leaving them with less money for emergencies or future plans.
糟糕的财务决策会逐渐消耗一个人的储蓄，使他们用于紧急情况或未来计划的资金减少。
