"nibble away at" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 逐渐消耗
• 一点点削弱

Definition

逐渐减少或用光某物，通常是一点点地慢慢进行。也可以指长期慢慢削弱某事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常是非正式表达，常与金钱、信心等搭配使用，如 'nibble away at your savings'。强调逐步减少，通常很难一下察觉。

Examples

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

随着时间推移，小开支会**逐渐消耗**你的储蓄。

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

雨水开始**一点点削弱**围栏上的油漆。

The little mice nibble away at the cheese every night.

小老鼠们每晚都在**逐渐消耗**奶酪。

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

如果你不善于应对，压力会**逐渐消耗**你的健康。

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

那样的负面评论真的会**一点点削弱**一个人的自信心。

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

即使是最好的关系，如果允许不信任**逐渐消耗**它们，也会变得受伤。