erodeKK [ɪˈrod] ｜ /ɪˈroʊd/
GEPT 中高級
B2verb
gradually remove soil or rock from (land) or the surface of (an object)
The constant flow of water from the river caused the soil to erode, leaving deep gullies in the landscape.
侵蝕；腐蝕（土地、岩石）
C1verb
gradually become worn away or deteriorated
Due to the constant flow of water, the soil near the river bank began to erode.
逐漸磨損；衰退
C1verb
cause to diminish or deteriorate
The constant exposure to seawater eroded the wooden pillars of the pier.