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单词 attritional
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
at•tri•tion /əˈtrɪʃən/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength:a gradual attrition in enrollment of foreign students.
  2. a wearing down or weakening of resistance as a result of continuous pressure:a war of attrition.
  3. a gradual reduction in work force resulting usually from retirements, resignations, and deaths.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
at•tri•tion  (ə trishən),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength:Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
  2. a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment:The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition.
  3. a gradual reduction in work force without firing of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced.
  4. the act of rubbing against something; friction.
  5. a wearing down or away by friction;
    abrasion.
  6. [Theol.]imperfect contrition. See under contrition (def. 2).
  • Latin attrītiōn- (stem of attrītiō) friction. See attrite, -ion
  • Middle English 1325–75
at•trition•al, adj. 
at•tritive  (ə trītiv),USA pronunciation adj. 
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