词汇 "eat into" 在中文的含义

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eat into

US /iːt ˈɪntuː/
UK /iːt ˈɪn.tuː/
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短语动词

1.

侵蚀, 占用, 消耗

to use up a large part of something, especially money or time

示例:
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Unexpected expenses are starting to eat into our savings.
意外开支开始侵蚀我们的储蓄。
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The long commute eats into my free time every day.
漫长的通勤时间每天都占用我的空闲时间。
2.

腐蚀, 侵蚀, 损害

to damage or destroy something gradually, especially by chemical action

示例:
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The acid began to eat into the metal.
酸开始腐蚀金属。
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Rust can eat into the structure of a bridge over time.
随着时间的推移,铁锈会侵蚀桥梁的结构。