erode

A verb used to indicate the gradual wearing away or destruction of something, typically by natural forces or by gradual process.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения постепенного изнашивания или разрушения чего-либо, обычно под воздействием природных сил или постепенного процесса.esVerbo que se usa para indicar el desgaste o destrucción gradual de algo, generalmente por la acción de fuerzas naturales o un proceso lento.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'usure ou la destruction progressive de quelque chose, généralement sous l'effet de forces naturelles ou d'un processus graduel. Peut aussi signifier affaiblir ou diminuer progressivement une qualité, une valeur ou une résistance.deAllmähliches Abtragen, Abnutzen oder Zerstören von etwas, meist durch natürliche Kräfte wie Wasser, Wind oder Wetter; auch bildlich für das Schwinden von Vertrauen, Macht oder Werten.ptVerbo usado para indicar o desgaste ou a destruição gradual de algo, geralmente pela ação de forças naturais ou de um processo lento e contínuo.zh动词，指逐渐磨损或破坏某物，通常由自然力量（如风、水）或缓慢过程引起。也引申为逐渐削弱、侵蚀抽象事物（如信心、权力、价值）。arفعل يدل على التآكل أو التفتت التدريجي لشيء ما، غالبًا بفعل عوامل طبيعية كالماء أو الريح، أو بفعل عملية تدريجية مستمرة.

1. Wear away gradually B2 formal scientific

   To gradually wear away or break down the surface of something, typically rock or soil, by natural forces like wind or water.

   • The river eroded the canyon walls over thousands of years.
   • Wind and rain constantly erode the coastline.
   • The soil was eroded by heavy rainfall.

   ruРазрушаться постепенноesdesgastar por erosiónfréroder (user par frottement)deAllmählich abtragenptDesgastar gradualmentezh逐渐侵蚀arتآكل تدريجي

   المرادفات: abradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   الأضداد: accumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weaken B2 formal

   To gradually reduce or destroy something abstract, such as confidence, trust, or authority.

   • Constant criticism eroded her self-esteem.
   • The scandal eroded public trust in the government.
   • Inflation has eroded the value of savings.

   ruРазрушатьesdebilitar gradualmentefréroder (sens abstrait)deUntergrabenptDestruir gradualmentezh削弱arتقويض

   المرادفات: corrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   الأضداد: bolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen

• eroded past participle
• eroded past simple
• eroding present participle
• erodes third person singular