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erosive

UK //ɪˈrəʊsɪv//US //ɪˈroʊsɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'eros-'(侵蚀)和英语后缀 '-ive'(表示具有某种性质的),最早记录于19世纪中期。

adjective

❶ 指具有侵蚀性或腐蚀性的,能够逐渐磨损或破坏物质表面。常用于描述自然力量(如水流)或化学物质的作用。

“The erosive power of the river has shaped the canyon over millions of years.”

(河流的侵蚀力在数百万年间塑造了峡谷。)

“Acid rain has an erosive effect on limestone buildings.”

(酸雨对石灰岩建筑具有腐蚀作用。)

❶ 比喻逐渐削弱或破坏某事物的力量或影响,常用于描述对制度、关系等的缓慢破坏。

“The constant criticism had an erosive effect on their friendship.”

(持续的批评对他们的友谊产生了侵蚀性影响。)

“Corruption is an erosive force that undermines public trust in government.”

(腐败是削弱公众对政府信任的侵蚀性力量。)

同义词:corrosive, destructive, abrasive, wearing, deteriorative

常见短语

erosive force — 指具有侵蚀作用的力量,可以是物理性的(如水流)或比喻性的(如不良影响)。

“Time can be an erosive force on even the strongest relationships.”

(时间可能成为侵蚀最强关系的因素。)

erosive gastritis — 医学术语,指胃黏膜受到侵蚀性损伤引起的胃炎。

“The patient was diagnosed with erosive gastritis caused by long-term use of painkillers.”

(患者被诊断出因长期服用止痛药导致的侵蚀性胃炎。)