英和辞典

単語 "wear down" の日本語での意味

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wear down

US /wer daʊn/
UK /weə daʊn/
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句動詞

1.

疲れさせる, 消耗させる

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

例:
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The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
絶え間ない交渉が彼を疲れさせ始めた。
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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
仕事のストレスが彼女を疲れさせ始めている。
同義語:
exhaust fatigue tire out drain sap
2.

摩耗させる, 削り取る

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

例:
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The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
絶え間ない摩擦が最終的にブレーキパッドを摩耗させるだろう。
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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
川は何世紀にもわたって岩を削り取ってきた。
同義語:
erode abrade grind down fray corrode
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関連語:
wearing wear wear on wear and tear wear out wear away wear off