wear away
US /wer əˈweɪ/
UK /weər əˈweɪ/
片語動詞
1.
磨損, 消逝
to diminish or disappear gradually by continuous use or friction
範例:
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The constant rubbing caused the paint to wear away.
持續的摩擦導致油漆磨損。
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Over time, the inscription on the tombstone began to wear away.
隨著時間的推移，墓碑上的銘文開始磨損。
2.
磨蝕, 侵蝕
to make something disappear or become smaller by continuous use or friction
範例:
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The river slowly wore away the rocks.
河流慢慢地磨蝕了岩石。
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The constant dripping of water can wear away even the hardest stone.
持續的水滴可以磨損最堅硬的石頭。