wear down

US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
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1.

使疲惫, 磨损

to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation

:
The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
持续的谈判开始耗尽他的精力。
The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
工作的压力开始消磨她的意志。
2.

磨损, 消磨

to make something gradually disappear or become thinner or weaker by continuous use or rubbing

:
The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
持续的摩擦最终会磨损刹车片。
The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
几个世纪以来,河流已经磨损了岩石。