corroded

• 形容物体因化学作用、氧化或生锈而逐渐被侵蚀、损坏的状态。

Describes something that has been gradually worn away or destroyed, typically by chemical action or rust.

1. Damaged by chemical reactionB2formal

   Describes a material, usually metal, that has been worn away or weakened by a chemical process such as rusting or oxidation.

   受化学腐蚀的

   • The corroded pipes needed to be replaced immediately.
   • The old statue was heavily corroded by years of acid rain.
   • Corroded battery terminals can cause electrical problems.

   同义词erodedoxidizedrusted

   反义词coatedintactpreservedprotecteduntarnished

• 动词，指（金属等材料）因化学作用而逐渐被破坏，尤指生锈或氧化；也可指这种作用侵蚀、损害其他事物。

A verb used to describe the process of gradually destroying or being destroyed by chemical action, especially rusting or oxidation.

1. Chemical deteriorationB2formalscientific

   To gradually destroy or wear away a material, especially metal, through chemical reaction.

   化学腐蚀

   • Salt water can corrode the metal hull of a ship.
   • Acid rain corrodes limestone buildings over time.
   • The battery leaked and corroded the terminals.

   同义词consumedissolveeat awayerodegnawrustwear away

2. Gradual destructionC1formal

   To gradually weaken or destroy something, such as trust, relationships, or systems.

   逐渐破坏

   • Constant lies corroded their friendship.
   • Corruption can corrode the foundations of a democracy.
   • Years of neglect had corroded the old mansion's structure.

   同义词destroydeteriorateeat awayerodegnawundermineweakenwear away

   反义词fortifyreinforcerepairrestorestrengthen