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wear down1.■磨损,磨薄,磨短:The point of the pencil had been worn down when I finished this letter.写完这封信时铅笔已经磨得很短了。2.■使衰弱,使筋疲力尽;使厌倦:Looking after a high-spirited child can soon wear a person down.照看一个精力旺盛的孩子,一会儿就能把人搞得筋疲力尽。3.■由于坚持而克服…的反对,逐渐克服;说服:Their persuasion has worn down her opposition.他们已经说服她不再反对。4.■削弱,消耗:to wear down the enemy forces消耗敌军 |