wear away
US /wer əˈweɪ/
UK /weər əˈweɪ/
句動詞
1.
すり減る, 消え去る
to diminish or disappear gradually by continuous use or friction
例:
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The constant rubbing caused the paint to wear away.
絶え間ない摩擦で塗料がすり減った。
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Over time, the inscription on the tombstone began to wear away.
時間が経つにつれて、墓石の碑文がすり減り始めた。
2.
削り取る, すり減らす
to make something disappear or become smaller by continuous use or friction
例:
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The river slowly wore away the rocks.
川はゆっくりと岩を削り取った。
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The constant dripping of water can wear away even the hardest stone.
絶え間ない水の滴りは、最も硬い石さえも削り取ることができる。