corrode
US /kəˈroʊd/
UK /kəˈrəʊd/
動詞
1.
腐蝕, 侵蝕
destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action
範例:
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Acid rain can corrode buildings and statues.
酸雨會腐蝕建築物和雕像。
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Rust began to corrode the old metal pipes.
鐵鏽開始腐蝕舊金屬管道。
2.
侵蝕, 削弱
destroy or weaken gradually
範例:
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Years of neglect can corrode a person's spirit.
多年的忽視會腐蝕一個人的精神。
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Distrust began to corrode their friendship.
不信任開始侵蝕他們的友誼。