"corrosion" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 腐蚀

Definition

腐蚀是指金属或其他材料因与空气或水发生化学反应而逐渐被破坏或损伤。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于技术或科学领域，多指金属（特别是铁的生锈）的损坏。常见搭配：'防腐蚀'、'耐腐蚀'。有时可引申为渐进性损害。

Examples

The steel bridge shows signs of corrosion.

这座钢桥显示出**腐蚀**的迹象。

Paint helps protect metal from corrosion.

油漆有助于防止金属**腐蚀**。

Corrosion happens faster in salty environments.

**腐蚀**在咸的环境中发生得更快。

The old pipes were replaced because of severe corrosion.

旧管道因严重**腐蚀**被更换了。

Engineers check equipment regularly to prevent corrosion problems.

工程师会定期检查设备，以防出现**腐蚀**问题。

You can slow down corrosion, but you can't stop it completely.

你可以减缓**腐蚀**，但无法彻底阻止它。