wearing down (B2)

カタカナ: ウェアリング・ダウン

IPA: /ˈwɛərɪŋ daʊn/

Definition

Gradually reducing the strength, effectiveness, or physical integrity of something through persistent pressure or friction.

意味: 持続的な圧力や摩擦によって、何かの強度や効果、あるいは物理的な完全性を徐々に低下させること。

Examples / 例文

• The relentless negotiations are finally wearing down the opposition's resolve. — The relentless negotiations are finally wearing down the opposition's resolve.

• Years of heavy foot traffic are wearing down the carpet in the hallway. — Years of heavy foot traffic are wearing down the carpet in the hallway.

Wearing down の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Wearing down:

• すり減らす
• 弱らせる
• 消耗させる

How to Use Wearing down

wear down someone's resistance (collocation)

To gradually overcome someone's opposition. — "He used logic to wear down his opponent's resistance."

wear down to [something] (prepositional phrase)

To be reduced to a specific state or size. — "The pencil has worn down to a tiny stub."

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