to erode
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侵蚀, 腐蚀
(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
例子
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
河流的强流随着时间的推移侵蚀了河岸。
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
风和雨侵蚀了山顶裸露的岩石。
1.1
侵蚀, 腐蚀
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
例子
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
海岸边的悬崖在波浪的冲击下慢慢被侵蚀。
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
随着时间的推移，沙漠中裸露的岩石表面因风和沙而侵蚀。
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
例子
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
来自同龄人的不断批评随着时间的推移侵蚀了玛丽亚的自尊。
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
被信任的朋友背叛逐渐侵蚀了他对他人的信任。
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
例子
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
住在一个不安全的社区里，马克的安全感被侵蚀，让他感到焦虑。
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
当贝蒂的秘密屡次被背叛时，她对友谊的信任逐渐消蚀。
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