chip away at
US /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
UK /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
片語動詞
逐漸削弱, 侵蝕, 一點點消除
to gradually reduce something or make it weaker
範例:
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Years of neglect began to chip away at the old building's foundation.
多年的疏忽開始侵蝕老建築的地基。
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The constant criticism began to chip away at her confidence.
持續的批評開始削弱她的信心。