whittle away

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

A phrasal verb meaning to gradually reduce or diminish something, often bit by bit.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий постепенное уменьшение или сокращение чего-либо, часто понемногу.esVerbo compuesto que significa reducir o disminuir algo gradualmente, a menudo poco a poco; también puede referirse a erosionar o debilitar algo de forma progresiva.frVerbe à particule signifiant réduire ou diminuer progressivement quelque chose, souvent petit à petit.dePhrasal verb, das die allmähliche Verringerung oder Reduzierung von etwas bezeichnet, oft Stück für Stück. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas durch ständiges Nagen oder Kürzen zu untergraben oder aufzulösen.ptVerbo frasal que significa reduzir ou diminuir algo gradualmente, aos poucos, muitas vezes até que quase não reste nada; também pode indicar o ato de corroer ou minar algo lentamente.zh动词短语，指逐渐地、一点一点地减少、消耗或削弱某物，常含不知不觉地侵蚀之意。arفعل مركّب يعني التقليل من شيء ما أو إنقاصه تدريجيًا وبشكل بطيء ومتواصل، وغالبًا ما يؤدي إلى إضعافه أو إفنائه.

1. Reduce gradually informal

   To gradually reduce or diminish something, often by small amounts.

   • The constant criticism whittled away his confidence.
   • They whittled away at the budget until nothing was left.
   • Her savings were whittled away by unexpected expenses.

   ruПостепенно уменьшатьesreducir gradualmentefrréduire progressivementdeAllmählich verringernptReduzir gradualmentezh逐渐削减arالتقليص التدريجي

   Sinónimos: cut downdecreasedepletediminisherodelessenpare downreduceshavetrimwear away

   Antónimos: accumulateaddaugmentbuildincrease

2. Carve or shape formal

   To carve or shape wood by cutting small pieces off.

   • He whittled away at the block of wood to make a small bird.
   • She whittled away the excess material to create a smooth surface.
   • The craftsman whittled away the bark to reveal the grain.

   ruВырезать или придавать формуestallar quitando virutasfrtailler au couteaudeSchnitzen oder formenptEntalhar ou modelarzh雕刻或削成形arنحت أو تشكيل

   Sinónimos: carvepareshapeshavetrimwhittle

• whittled away past participle
• whittled away past simple
• whittling away present participle
• whittles away third person singular

Verbo base: whittle