The sector has, through a process of attrition, been cut to the bone.经过一段时间消耗, 这一行业已经削减到了最小规模。

The rebels have declared a ceasefire in their war of attrition against the government.叛乱分子已宣布停火, 不再对政府进行消耗战。

The company plans to cut a quarter of its workforce over six years through natural attrition and fewer hirings.公司计划在六年内通过自然减员和减少招聘把职工总数减少四分之一。