Phrase
worn down
verb
使(某人)身体或精神疲惫。
worn down is the past participle of wear down (irregular).
- 1.
To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue.
使(某人)身体或精神疲惫。
- 2.
To eventually persuade or defeat (someone) through persistent effort.
通过持续努力最终说服或击败(某人)。
- 3.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wear, down.
非比喻或习语用法:参见wear, down。
通过持续努力最终说服或击败(某人)。；非比喻或习语用法:参见wear, down。；磨损；损耗
In use
The constant noise from the construction site wore me down.
Her persistence eventually wore down his resistance.
He felt worn down by the endless meetings.
wear sb/sth down
可分开使用，如 wear him down。
Constant criticism will eventually wear him down.
不断的批评最终会让他感到厌倦。
wear down (intransitive)
The soles of my shoes have worn down after months of walking.
走了几个月后，我的鞋底磨损了。
wear down sb's resistance/opposition
也可说 wear down sb's opposition。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- wears down
- third person singular
- wore down
- past
- worn down
- past participle
- wearing down
- present participle
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可分开使用，如 wear sb/sth down
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