grind down

• 短语动词，指通过摩擦磨掉或磨碎某物，也指用持续的压力或困难折磨、消耗某人。

A phrasal verb meaning to wear something away by rubbing, or to oppress or exhaust someone through persistent pressure or hardship.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Reduce to small piecesformal

   To crush or rub something into very small pieces or powder.

   磨碎

   • The machine grinds down the grain into flour.
   • He used a pestle and mortar to grind down the spices.
   • The rocks were ground down by the constant flow of water.

   同义词comminutecrushgranulategratemillpoundpowder

2. Wear out or weakeninformal

   To gradually make someone feel tired, weak, or less confident through continuous pressure or hardship.

   消磨

   • The constant criticism began to grind down her spirit.
   • Long working hours can grind down even the most energetic employees.
   • The relentless pressure of the competition ground him down.

   同义词beat downdemoralizedispiritdrainerodeexhaustfraysaptireweakenwear downwear out

   反义词empowerencourageinspirestrengthen

基本动词grind