"nibble away at" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 逐漸消耗
• 一點點削弱

Definition

逐漸減少或用光某物，通常是一點點慢慢進行。也可以指長時間慢慢削弱某事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常是非正式用語，常和如金錢、信心等一起用，例如'nibble away at your savings'。強調逐步減少，經常不易察覺。

Examples

Over time, small expenses can nibble away at your savings.

隨著時間推移，小支出會**逐漸消耗**你的儲蓄。

The rain is starting to nibble away at the paint on the fence.

雨水開始**一點點削弱**圍欄上的油漆。

The little mice nibble away at the cheese every night.

小老鼠們每晚都在**逐漸消耗**起司。

Stress can nibble away at your health if you don't manage it properly.

如果你不善於處理，壓力會**逐漸消耗**你的健康。

Negative comments like those can really nibble away at a person's confidence.

那樣的負面評論真的會**一點點削弱**一個人的自信心。

Even the best relationships can be hurt if mistrust is allowed to nibble away at them.

即使是最好的關係，如果讓不信任**逐漸消耗**，也會受到傷害。