geological erosion; gradual wearing away
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to erode; to abrade
formalA specialized term in geology and physical geography. Refers to the mechanical wearing away of landforms by natural agents like water, wind, and ice carrying sediment.
Bīng冰
chuān川
de的
yí移
dòng动
mó磨
shí蚀
zhe着
shān山
gǔ谷
de的
yán岩
shí石
。
The movement of glaciers erodes the rocks in the valley.
Hǎi海
àn岸
xiàn线
zài在
bō波
làng浪
hé和
shā沙
shí石
de的
cháng长
qī期
mó磨
shí蚀
xià下
bù不
duàn断
hòu后
tuì退
。
The coastline continues to retreat due to the long-term abrasion by waves and sand.
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Fēng风
zhōng中
de的
shā沙
lì粒
duì对
yán岩
shí石
biǎo表
miàn面
yǒu有
hěn很
qiáng强
de的
mó磨
shí蚀
zuò作
yòng用
。
The sand particles in the wind have a strong abrasive effect on the rock surface.
verb
to wear away; to diminish gradually
literaryUsed metaphorically for the slow, gradual erosion or loss of abstract qualities like spirit, enthusiasm, or memory over time.
Suì岁
yuè月
liú流
shì逝
mó磨
shí蚀
le了
tā他
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
de的
ruì锐
qì气
。
The passage of time has worn away the sharp edge of his youth.
Rì日
cháng常
de的
suǒ琐
shì事
zhèng正
zài在
mó磨
shí蚀
tā她
de的
chuàng创
zuò作
jī激
qíng情
。
Daily trivialities are gradually eroding her passion for creation.
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Nà那
duàn段
tòng痛
kǔ苦
de的
jì记
yì忆
bìng并
méi没
yǒu有
bèi被
shí时
jiān间
mó磨
shí蚀
。
That painful memory has not been worn away by time.