| 单词 | attrition |
| 释义 | attrition —attritional, adj. —attritive /euh truy"tiv/, adj. /euh trish"euhn/, 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). [1325-75; ME < L attrition- (s. of attritio) friction. See ATTRITE, -ION] |
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