eroding
US /ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/
UK /ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ/
动词
1.
侵蚀, 腐蚀
gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land) by the action of wind, water, or other natural agents
示例:
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The constant waves are slowly eroding the coastline.
持续的海浪正在缓慢地侵蚀海岸线。
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Heavy rains are eroding the topsoil from the fields.
大雨正在侵蚀田地的表层土壤。
2.
逐渐破坏, 削弱
gradually destroy or be destroyed
示例:
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His confidence was slowly eroding after repeated failures.
在屡次失败后，他的信心正在慢慢消磨。
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The scandal is eroding public trust in the government.
这起丑闻正在侵蚀公众对政府的信任。