erode

• 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）。

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

1. Wear away graduallyB2formalscientific

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

   逐渐侵蚀

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

   同义词abradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   反义词accumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

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

   削弱

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

   同义词corrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   反义词bolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen