erosion
US /ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/
UK /ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/
1.
侵蝕, 腐蝕
the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents
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Soil erosion is a major problem in many agricultural areas.
土壤侵蝕是許多農業地區的一個主要問題。
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Coastal erosion is threatening homes along the shoreline.
海岸侵蝕正在威脅沿岸的房屋。
2.
侵蝕, 削弱, 流失
the gradual destruction or diminution of something
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The erosion of public trust in the government is a serious concern.
公眾對政府信任的侵蝕是一個嚴重的問題。
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There has been a gradual erosion of traditional values.
傳統價值觀一直在逐漸流失。