wear away
US /wer əˈweɪ/
UK /weər əˈweɪ/
短语动词
1.
磨损, 消逝
to diminish or disappear gradually by continuous use or friction
示例:
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The constant rubbing caused the paint to wear away.
持续的摩擦导致油漆磨损。
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Over time, the inscription on the tombstone began to wear away.
随着时间的推移，墓碑上的铭文开始磨损。
2.
磨蚀, 侵蚀
to make something disappear or become smaller by continuous use or friction
示例:
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The river slowly wore away the rocks.
河流慢慢地磨蚀了岩石。
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The constant dripping of water can wear away even the hardest stone.
持续的水滴可以磨损最坚硬的石头。