attrition
UK/ә'triʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A gradual reduction in numbers or strength through sustained pressure or natural causes; wearing away by friction.
消耗；磨损；（人员的）自然减员
v.
To gradually reduce in number or wear down through sustained pressure or friction.
（使）逐渐消耗，（使）磨损
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedatto, toward
+
tritroot
+
ionact, process, state
=attrition
Common Collocations
- 1.employee attrition员工流失
- 2.customer attrition客户流失
Example Sentences
- 1.
Employee attrition rates have become a significant concern for large technology companies.
- 2.
The constant wear and attrition gradually weakened the mountain's rocky slopes.