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“eat away at”的英语定义和含义

to eat away at
01

侵蚀, 逐渐破坏

to slowly remove or destroy something over time 
to eat away at definition and meaning
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
away at
基本动词
eat
现在时
eat away at
第三人称单数
eats away at
现在分词
eating away at
一般过去时
ate away at
过去分词
eaten away at
例子
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns. 

随着时间的推移,锈开始侵蚀金属桥,引起结构上的担忧。

02

逐渐侵蚀, 慢慢消耗

to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process 
例子
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency. 

不断上升的通货膨胀开始侵蚀货币的购买力。

03

侵蚀, 削弱

to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation 
例子
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind. 

就业市场的不确定性开始侵蚀她的信心和内心的平静。

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