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to whittle away
[phrase form: whittle]
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削弱, 逐渐减少
to slowly reduce the value, size, etc. of something
Example
Continuous lies and deceit can whittle away the trust between friends, leading to a strained relationship.
持续的谎言和欺骗会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.
糟糕的财务决策会削弱一个人的储蓄,让他们在紧急情况下或未来的计划中拥有更少的钱。