wear down

US /wer daʊn/

UK /wer daʊn/

使疲惫, 磨损

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.

持续的谈判开始耗尽他的精力。

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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.

工作的压力开始消磨她的意志。

磨损, 消磨

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.

持续的摩擦最终会磨损刹车片。

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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.

几个世纪以来，河流已经磨损了岩石。