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●ˌwear sb/sth ˈdownto make sb/sth weaker or less determined, especially by continuously attacking or putting pressure on them/it over a period of time (尤指通过不断攻击或施加压力)使衰弱,使意志薄弱◆Constantly being criticized was wearing her down. 她因为不断受到指责而意志消沉。◆to wear down sb’s patience / resistance 消磨耐心;削弱抵抗力SYN grind sb down[v + adv + n] [v + pron + adv] [v + n + adv] (rare) |