"chip away" 怎么发音
expression
ˈtʃɪp/ /əˈweɪ
CHIP-uh-WAY
tʃˈɪp/ /ɐwˈeɪ
CHIP-uh-WAY
释义
To gradually remove small pieces from something, or to slowly reduce or weaken something over time.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtʃɪp/ /əˈweɪ
英式英语
tʃˈɪp/ /ɐwˈeɪ
简化发音
美式
CHIP-uh-WAY
英式
CHIP-uh-WAY
语境中听
He used a hammer to chip away at the rock.
Water can chip away at stone over many years.
She is trying to chip away at her debt by saving a little every month.
The criticism started to chip away at his confidence.