U3E24 | erode
Erode【v.】
1. to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc.侵蚀，腐蚀（地表等）
The cliffs are being eroded by the sea.
悬崖正被海水侵蚀。
Acid rain has eroded the marble facade of the building.
酸雨侵蚀了建筑物的大理石立面。
2. to gradually reduce something such as someone's power or confidence逐渐削弱（权力、信心等）
The scandal has eroded public trust in the government.
丑闻削弱了公众对政府的信任。
Inflation has eroded the value of their savings.
通货膨胀削弱了他们储蓄的价值。
His confidence was eroded by constant criticism.
不断的批评削弱了他的信心。
l erode away
to gradually disappear or be destroyed逐渐消失；被破坏
The coastline is eroding…
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