| 释义 |
cor·rode /kəˈrəʊd/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 腐蚀；侵蚀
Rust corrodes iron. 锈能蚀铁。
It will corrode the workers' minds. 它会腐蚀工人们的思想。
2. (渐渐)损害，(一点一点地)损伤
Bribery corrodes the confidence that must exist between buyer and seller. 贿赂会损害买卖双方必不可少的信任关系。
His jealousy corroded his happiness. 他的妒意损害了他的幸福。
❷ vi.
1. 受腐蚀
Iron corrodes easily. 铁易受腐蚀。
2. 起腐蚀作用
Certain chemicals will corrode if left on metal. 有些化学品留在金属上会起腐蚀作用。
[< L corrōdere to gnaw to pieces < rōdere to gnaw] |