释义 |
erosion
—erosion /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ aep /-ˈroʊ.ʒən/
Ⅰ noun [U] (NEGATIVE EFFECT) ► C2 the fact of a good quality or situation being gradually lost or destroyed: » The survey reveals a gradual erosion of the president's popularity and support.
Ⅱ noun [U] (PHYSICAL DAMAGE) ► C1 the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the sea, rain, or wind: » soil/coastal erosion |