erode

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

figuratively

To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction. / (figuratively) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.

Japanese Meaning

（物質が）摩耗や腐食、化学反応によって徐々に削り取られる、浸食される。 / （比喩的に）継続的な作用により徐々に破壊される、衰弱させられる。

Coastal storms and rising seas will gradually erode the cliffs if no protective measures are taken.

沿岸の暴風や海面の上昇は、保護措置が取られなければ崖を徐々に浸食するだろう。

Sense（1）

To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.

The cliff is gradually being eroded by the waves.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.

to erode a person's trust

erodes

（ present singular third-person ）

eroding

（ participle present ）

eroded

（ participle past ）

eroded

（ past ）