英语词组wear down是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

wear down

1. To become eroded, ground, or stripped down, as from exposure to some destructive element or force. The enamel on your teeth has worn down almost completely, which is why you've been experiencing so much pain when you eat and drink. The little chisel had worn down to a nub by the time he was finished digging.

2. To erode, grind, or strip down something as a result of exposure to some destructive element or force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wear" and "down." Frequent travel along the route has worn down the vegetation to a permanent footpath. So much use is beginning to wear down the engine—it could give out at any moment.

3. To become exhausted, weakened, or fatigued by some action or force. I started wearing down from so much walking around the city. I think our horses are wearing down, so we should give them a rest.

4. To cause someone or an animal to become exhausted, weakened, or fatigued. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wear" and "down." Carrying these heavy boxes up and down the stairs is wearing me down. I'm hoping a day running around the beach will wear the kids down a bit. Be sure not to wear the pack animals down, or we could end up stranded here.

wear someone down

1. Fig. to exhaust someone. This hot weather wears me down. The steamy weather wore down the tourists and made them stay in their hotels.

2. Fig. to reduce someone to submission or agreement by constant badgering. Finally they wore me down and I told them what they wanted to know. The interrogation wore down the suspect.

wear something down

to grind something away; to erode something. The constant rubbing of the door wore the carpet down. The rubbing of the door wore down the carpet.

wear down

Fig. to break down with wear; to erode. The steps had worn down so much that each one was curved and slanted dangerously.

wear down

Diminish, weaken, or tire by relentless pressure, as in The heels of these shoes are quite worn down, or Her constant nagging about getting a new car wore down his resistance. [First half of 1800s]

wear down

1. To damage, diminish, erode, or consume something by long or hard use, attrition, or exposure: The weather wore the shingles down. The heavy crowds wore down the carpets.

2. To be gradually damaged, diminished, eroded, or consumed by long or hard use, attrition, or exposure: The water pipes have been in use for more than 100 years and are starting to wear down.

3. To fatigue, weary, or exhaust someone or something: The race wore me down. The new employee is wearing down my patience.

4. To become fatigued, weary, or exhausted: I was beginning to wear down, so I took a bus home instead of walking.

5. To cause someone to submit by relentless pressure or resistance: By holding out, we finally wore them down. Management finally wore down the union, and the strike was ended.

词组	wear down
释义	Phr V wear down wears, wearing, wore, worn wear down (sth) or wear (sth) down to make something {e.g. rock, tyres} gradually thinner and smoother by rubbing the surface, or to become thinner and smoother in this way Wind and water have worn down the jagged rocks.Your back tyre has worn right down - it needs replacing. wear down sb or wear sb down to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation The stress at work and all the extra travelling is starting to wear him down.Extra troops were brought in to help the army wear down the guerillas. phrasewear down1. wear sb down • wear down sb to gradually make someone feel tired and so less able or less determined to do something: Constantly being criticized wears you down. Worn down by the long night's march, we had little energy left for the fight.■ SIMILAR TO: grind down2. wear down sth • *wear sth* down • wear down** if something is worn down, or wears down, it becomes thinner and smoother because something has been rubbing against it over a period of time: Both my shoes have worn down at the heel. rocks worn down by the relentless action of sea and wind+to He was driving on a tyre that was worn right down to the bare canvas. wear down 1. To become eroded, ground, or stripped down, as from exposure to some destructive element or force. The enamel on your teeth has worn down almost completely, which is why you've been experiencing so much pain when you eat and drink. The little chisel had worn down to a nub by the time he was finished digging. 2. To erode, grind, or strip down something as a result of exposure to some destructive element or force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wear" and "down." Frequent travel along the route has worn down the vegetation to a permanent footpath. So much use is beginning to wear down the engine—it could give out at any moment. 3. To become exhausted, weakened, or fatigued by some action or force. I started wearing down from so much walking around the city. I think our horses are wearing down, so we should give them a rest. 4. To cause someone or an animal to become exhausted, weakened, or fatigued. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wear" and "down." Carrying these heavy boxes up and down the stairs is wearing me down. I'm hoping a day running around the beach will wear the kids down a bit. Be sure not to wear the pack animals down, or we could end up stranded here. wear someone down 1. Fig. to exhaust someone. This hot weather wears me down. The steamy weather wore down the tourists and made them stay in their hotels. 2. Fig. to reduce someone to submission or agreement by constant badgering. Finally they wore me down and I told them what they wanted to know. The interrogation wore down the suspect. wear something down to grind something away; to erode something. The constant rubbing of the door wore the carpet down. The rubbing of the door wore down the carpet. wear down Fig. to break down with wear; to erode. The steps had worn down so much that each one was curved and slanted dangerously. wear down Diminish, weaken, or tire by relentless pressure, as in The heels of these shoes are quite worn down, or Her constant nagging about getting a new car wore down his resistance. [First half of 1800s] wear down v. 1. To damage, diminish, erode, or consume something by long or hard use, attrition, or exposure: The weather wore the shingles down. The heavy crowds wore down the carpets. 2. To be gradually damaged, diminished, eroded, or consumed by long or hard use, attrition, or exposure: The water pipes have been in use for more than 100 years and are starting to wear down. 3. To fatigue, weary, or exhaust someone or something: The race wore me down. The new employee is wearing down my patience. 4. To become fatigued, weary, or exhausted: I was beginning to wear down, so I took a bus home instead of walking. 5. To cause someone to submit by relentless pressure or resistance: By holding out, we finally wore them down. Management finally wore down the union, and the strike was ended.
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