to efface
01
擦掉
to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping
Transitive: to efface a mark
例子
The artist decided to efface the pencil sketch and start the drawing anew.
艺术家决定擦除铅笔素描并重新开始绘画。
Using an eraser, she carefully effaced the incorrect answer from the paper.
她用橡皮仔细地擦掉了纸上的错误答案。
02
抹去
to completely erase or remove a memory or feeling from the mind
Transitive: to efface a thought or memory
例子
Time gradually effaced the pain of her loss.
时间逐渐抹去了她失去的痛苦。
The joyful moments helped efface the sadness she had felt for years.
那些快乐的时刻帮助抹去了她多年来感到的悲伤。
03
抹去
to deliberately make oneself less noticeable
Transitive: to efface oneself
例子
She tried to efface herself at the party, standing quietly in a corner.
她试图在派对上淡化自己，静静地站在角落里。
He effaced himself during the meeting, letting others take the spotlight.
他在会议期间淡化了自己，让别人成为焦点。
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