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to erode
01
侵蚀, 磨损
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
Transitive: to erode the surface of a material
Example
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
河流强烈的水流随着时间的推移侵蚀了河岸。
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
风雨侵蚀了山顶裸露的岩石。
1.1
侵蚀, 磨损
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Example
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
海岸沿线的悬崖在海浪的冲击下缓慢地侵蚀。
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
随着时间的推移，沙漠中的裸露岩石表面由于风和沙子而侵蚀。
02
侵蚀, 削弱
to gradually destroy someone's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being due to negative experiences or influences
Transitive: to erode a person's emotional well-being
Example
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
同伴们不断的批评随着时间的推移侵蚀了玛利亚的自尊心。
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
一个值得信赖的朋友的背叛逐渐侵蚀了他对其他人的信任。
2.1
侵蚀, 削弱
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Example
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
生活在一个不安全的社区里，马克的安全感被侵蚀，令他感到焦虑。
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
贝蒂对友谊的信任在她的秘密被反复背叛的过程中逐渐被侵蚀。
