wear down
US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
1.
esgotar, desgastar
to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation
:
•
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
:
•
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.