wear down
US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
1.
melelahkan, menguras tenaga
to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation
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The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
Negosiasi yang terus-menerus mulai melelahkannya.
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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
Stres pekerjaan mulai melelahkannya.
2.
mengikis, menipiskan
to make something gradually disappear or become thinner or weaker by continuous use or rubbing
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The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
Gesekan terus-menerus pada akhirnya akan mengikis kampas rem.
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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
Sungai telah mengikis bebatuan selama berabad-abad.