chip away at
US /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
UK /tʃɪp əˈweɪ æt/
短语动词
逐渐削弱, 侵蚀, 一点点消除
to gradually reduce something or make it weaker
示例:
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Years of neglect began to chip away at the old building's foundation.
多年的疏忽开始侵蚀老建筑的地基。
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The constant criticism began to chip away at her confidence.
持续的批评开始削弱她的信心。