Significado da palavra "wear down" em português

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wear down

US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
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1.

esgotar, desgastar

to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation

Exemplo:
The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
As negociações constantes começaram a esgotá-lo.
The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
O estresse do trabalho está começando a esgotá-la.
2.

desgastar, corroer

to make something gradually disappear or become thinner or weaker by continuous use or rubbing

Exemplo:
The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
O atrito constante acabará por desgastar as pastilhas de freio.
The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
O rio desgastou as rochas ao longo dos séculos.
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