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磨损
mó sǔn
Meaning
- to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
Definition
因摩擦、使用或自然作用而逐渐损耗或损坏。
Gradual loss or damage caused by friction, use, or natural processes.
Usage
常指物体表面因长期使用或摩擦而变薄、变粗糙或损坏，也可引申为精力、耐心的消耗。
Often refers to the thinning, roughening, or damage of a surface due to long-term use or friction; can also extend to the depletion of energy or patience.
Examples
- 1 这台机器的齿轮已经磨损得很严重了，需要更换。 (The gears of this machine are severely worn and need to be replaced.)
- 2 长期的风吹日晒使石碑上的文字逐渐磨损。 (Long-term exposure to wind and sun gradually wore away the inscriptions on the stone tablet.)
- 3 他的耐心在日复一日的争吵中磨损殆尽。 (His patience was worn out in the day-to-day arguments.)
- 4 轮胎的磨损程度会影响行车安全。 (The degree of tire wear affects driving safety.)
- 5 这些古书因年代久远，边角都有明显磨损。 (Due to their age, these ancient books show obvious wear on the corners.)
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