wear down
US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
1.
изматывать, истощать
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.
Постоянные переговоры начали изматывать его.
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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
Стресс от работы начинает изматывать ее.
2.
изнашивать, стирать
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.
Постоянное трение в конечном итоге износит тормозные колодки.
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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
Река источила скалы на протяжении веков.