Signification du mot "wear down" en français

Que signifie "wear down" en anglais ? Découvrez la signification, la prononciation et l'utilisation spécifique de ce mot avec Lingoland

wear down

US /wer daʊn/
UK /weə daʊn/
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Verbe à Particule

1.

épuiser, user

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

Exemple:
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The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
Les négociations constantes ont commencé à l'épuiser.
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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
Le stress du travail commence à l'épuiser.
2.

user, éroder

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

Exemple:
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The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
Le frottement constant finira par user les plaquettes de frein.
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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
La rivière a usé les roches au fil des siècles.