"grind down" in Chinese (Traditional)
磨損消磨(精力、意志)
Definition
藉由摩擦漸漸磨損某物,或隨著時間推移使某人在精神或情感上變得疲憊或虛弱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
可用於實體(如牙齒、工具磨損)或比喻(長期精神/情感耗損)。常見於口語中,描述壓力或繁重導致的疲憊。不要與“grind up”(完全碾碎)混淆。
Examples
The constant use will grind down the blade.
持續使用會**磨損**刀刃。
If you keep chewing hard things, you will grind down your teeth.
如果你經常咬硬的東西,會把牙齒**磨損**。
Long work hours can grind down your energy.
長時間工作會**消磨**精力。
Little problems every day can really grind you down over time.
每天的小問題最終會讓你**磨垮**。
All that negativity at work is starting to grind me down.
工作的負面氣氛開始讓我**疲憊不堪**。
Over the years, bills and stress can grind you down if you’re not careful.
如果你不小心,多年的帳單和壓力會把你**拖垮**。