詞彙 "eat away at" 在中文的含義

"eat away at" 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

eat away at

US /iːt əˈweɪ æt/

UK /iːt əˈweɪ æt/

侵蝕, 逐漸破壞

to gradually damage or destroy something

範例:

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The constant criticism began to eat away at her confidence.

持續的批評開始侵蝕她的信心。

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Rust can eat away at metal over time.

鏽跡會隨著時間腐蝕金屬。

同義詞:

erode corrode undermine gnaw at wear away

困擾, 折磨, 侵蝕

to cause someone to feel anxious or worried over a period of time

範例:

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The uncertainty of the future began to eat away at him.

未來的不確定性開始困擾他。

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Guilt can eat away at a person's conscience.

內疚會侵蝕一個人的良心。

同義詞:

trouble disturb bother worry torment