erode

中英词典：erode

形容词 (Adjective)

- 1. gradually wearing away or disintegrating (逐渐磨损或腐蚀的)
例句：
- The eroding cliffs posed a threat to the houses along the coast. (腐蚀的悬崖对沿海的房屋构成了威胁。) - Eroded metal pipes need to be replaced. (需要更换被腐蚀的金属管道。) - 2. diminishing or destroying gradually over time (逐渐减弱或破坏的)
例句：
- The scandal eroded public trust in the government. (这个丑闻削弱了公众对政府的信任。) - Years of neglect have eroded the integrity of the building. (多年的疏忽使建筑物的完整性受到了破坏。)

名词 (Noun)

- 1. the process of eroding or the state of being eroded (腐蚀的过程或被腐蚀的状态)
例句：
- The river's erosion of the riverbank caused significant damage. (河流对河岸的腐蚀造成了重大损害。) - The erode of the coastline is a natural occurrence. (海岸线的腐蚀是自然现象。) - 2. a geological process in which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or other natural agents (地质过程，通过风、水或其他自然因素从地表移除土壤和岩石)
例句：
- The Grand Canyon was formed through millions of years of erosion. (大峡谷是通过数百万年的侵蚀形成的。) - The erode of the mountains has created a breathtaking landscape. (山脉的侵蚀形成了一个令人惊叹的景观。)

词语辨析

- erode与wear的区别：
erode指慢慢地侵蚀或腐蚀，特别指由于风、水或酸的作用而逐渐磨损表面。wear则是指由于摩擦、使用或年久失修而逐渐磨损、磨蚀或磨掉物体的某一部分。

词汇扩充

- erodable (形容词): 可腐蚀的 - erodibility (名词): 腐蚀性 - erodible (形容词): 易腐蚀的 - eroder (名词): 腐蚀剂

近义词

1. corrode：侵蚀，腐蚀 2. wear away：磨损，磨掉

反义词

1. build：建立，创建 2. strengthen：加强，巩固

柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）

erode (verb)
If rock or soil erodes or is eroded by the weather, sea, or wind, it cracks and breaks so that it is gradually destroyed.
例句：
- Rain and wind erode exposed rock. (雨水和风腐蚀了暴露的岩石。) - The cliffs are slowly eroding. (这些悬崖正在逐渐腐蚀。)

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）

erode (verb)
Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.
例句：
- The cliffs have been eroded by the sea. (悬崖被海水侵蚀。) - The stone is eroded by acid rain. (石头被酸雨腐蚀。)

用法

- erode sth (away): 侵蚀，腐蚀某物 - erode into: 逐渐变成

例句

1. The constant flow of water eroded the riverbank over time. (持续的水流逐渐侵蚀了河岸。)
2. His confidence was slowly eroded by repeated failures. (他的信心在反复的失败中逐渐削弱。)
3. Wind and rain have eroded the ancient monument. (风雨腐蚀了这座古迹。)
4. The erode coastline is in danger of collapsing. (腐蚀的海岸线有坍塌的危险。)
5. The erodable soil washed away during the heavy rainfall. (在大雨中，易腐蚀的土壤被冲走了。)
6. The erosion of the mountain peaks created a rugged landscape. (山峰的侵蚀形成了一个崎岖的景观。)
7. Over time, the river eroded a deep channel through the rock. (随着时间的推移，河流在岩石中侵蚀出了一个深沟。)
8. The acid rain has eroded the statue, causing it to lose its original features. (酸雨侵蚀了这座雕像，使其失去了原有的特色。)
9. The erosion of trust between the two countries has hindered diplomatic negotiations. (两国之间的信任破裂妨碍了外交谈判。)
10. Years of neglect have eroded the company's reputation. (多年的忽视使公司的声誉受到了损害。)
11. The constant exposure to sunlight eroded the paint on the car. (持续曝晒在阳光下使车身的油漆受到了侵蚀。)
12. The economic recession eroded the purchasing power of consumers. (经济衰退削弱了消费者的购买力。)
13. Efforts to erode the power of the opposition party have been met with strong resistance. (削弱反对党权力的努力遭到了强烈的抵制。)
14. The river has eroded a path through the dense forest. (河流在茂密的森林中侵蚀出了一条路径。)
15. Over time, the wind has eroded the rocks into unique shapes. (随着时间的推移，风把岩石侵蚀成了独特的形状。)
16. Waves erode the sandy beach, constantly reshaping the coastline. (海浪侵蚀沙滩，不断重塑海岸线。)
17. The erode cliffs are a popular attraction for hikers and photographers. (腐蚀的悬崖是徒步旅行者和摄影师的热门景点。)
18. Political scandals can erode public trust in government institutions. (政治丑闻可能削弱公众对政府机构的信任。)
19. The steady decline in sales has eroded the company's profits. (销售额的持续下降削弱了公司的利润。)
20. The erodibility of the soil makes it susceptible to erosion. (土壤的可腐蚀性使其容易遭受侵蚀。)
21. Repeated criticism can erode a person's self-esteem. (反复的批评会削弱一个人的自尊心。)