eroded

• 指被逐渐破坏、削弱或减少的事物，常由风、水等自然力量造成，也可指时间或荒废等抽象过程所致。

Describes something that has been gradually worn away or diminished, often by natural forces like wind or water, or by abstract processes like time or neglect.

1. Worn away by natural forcesB2formal

   Describing a surface or material that has been gradually worn down or removed by wind, water, or other natural agents.

   被侵蚀的

   • The eroded cliffs along the coast are a dramatic sight.
   • The ancient ruins show signs of eroded stonework.
   • Eroded soil can lead to poor agricultural conditions.

   同义词corrodedweatheredworn

   反义词intactpristineundamagedunscathed

2. Gradually diminished or weakenedC1formal

   Describing something that has been slowly reduced in strength, value, or importance over time.

   被削弱的

   • The eroded trust between the two countries took years to rebuild.
   • His eroded confidence made him hesitant to speak in public.
   • The company's eroded market share was a result of poor management.

   同义词attenuatedcorrodeddegradeddiminishedimpairedreducedweakened

   反义词fortifiedreinforcedstrengthened

• 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