corrode
UK/kә'rәud/US
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Definitions
v.
To gradually destroy or be destroyed by chemical action, especially of metal by rust or acid.
腐蚀，被腐蚀（尤指金属被锈或酸逐渐侵蚀）。
v.
To gradually weaken or undermine something, such as a relationship or morale.
逐渐损害、侵蚀（关系、士气等）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcor- (a form of com-, here 'thoroughly') + rōdere (gnaw) = 'gnaw all the way through.' Acid and rust corrode metal by eating into the surface exactly like teeth. Unlike erode (usually wind/water, mechanical), corrode is chemical and bites into the material itself.
Root rod still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.corrode metal腐蚀金属
- 2.corrode the pipes锈蚀管道
- 3.begin to corrode开始腐蚀
- 4.badly corroded锈蚀严重
Example Sentences
- 1.
Salt water will quickly corrode an untreated metal hull.
- 2.
The old pipes had corroded and started to leak.
- 3.
Constant suspicion can corrode even the strongest friendship.