English Dictionary

grind down

動詞

他動詞 慣用表現

(transitive) To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits, to wear down. / (idiomatic, transitive) To weaken someone's morale over a long period.

日本語の意味

（他動詞）物を徐々に削り、小さく平滑にすること。 / （慣用的表現, 他動詞）長期間にわたって、誰かの士気や精神力を弱めること。

She used sandpaper to grind down the splintered surface until it was smooth.

彼女はサンドペーパーを使って、ささくれた表面を削り落とし、滑らかになるまで仕上げた。

意味（1）

(transitive) To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits, to wear down.

The old dog's teeth had been ground down by constant use.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, transitive) To weaken someone's morale over a long period.

Djokovic broke twice in each of the opening two sets, dismantling 6ft 8in Anderson's service game and grinding him down in the rallies.

grinds down （ present singular third-person ）

grinding down （ participle present ）

ground down （ participle past ）

ground down （ past ）