Maksud perkataan "chip away" dalam bahasa Melayu
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chip away
US /tʃɪp əˈweɪ/
UK /tʃɪp əˈweɪ/
Kata Kerja Frasal
1.
mengurangkan sedikit demi sedikit, mengikis
to gradually reduce something, especially a problem or a large amount of something
Contoh:
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We need to chip away at the debt until it's gone.
Kita perlu mengurangkan sedikit demi sedikit hutang sehingga habis.
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The constant criticism began to chip away at her confidence.
Kritikan berterusan mula mengikis keyakinannya.
2.
memahat, mengikis
to remove small pieces from something by cutting or breaking them off
Contoh:
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The sculptor began to chip away at the block of marble.
Pengukir mula memahat blok marmar.
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Over time, the waves will chip away at the cliff face.
Lama-kelamaan, ombak akan mengikis muka tebing.
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