chip away at
US /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
UK /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
句動詞
少しずつ削る, 徐々に弱める, 侵食する
to gradually reduce something or make it weaker
例:
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Years of neglect began to chip away at the old building's foundation.
長年の放置が古い建物の基礎を少しずつ削り始めた。
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The constant criticism began to chip away at her confidence.
絶え間ない批判が彼女の自信を少しずつ削り始めた。