wear down

language: zh

definitions

  1. to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
    zh: 逐渐磨损；使筋疲力尽
  2. to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure
    zh: 逐渐破坏；逐渐削弱

examples

  1. Constant criticism can wear down even the most confident person.

    不断的批评会磨损即使是最自信的人。

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    持续的雨水逐渐破坏了这座旧桥。