| 词组 | whittle away at |
| 释义 | whittle away whittle away sth • whittle sth away • whittle away at to gradually reduce the amount, value, or effectiveness of something: ▪ The power of the monarchy was gradually whittled away by successive parliaments. ▪ Inflation has gradually whittled away at the value of state pensions. ▪ Much of the country's national parkland has been whittled away, as the army has taken over more and more land for training. |
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