erode [ɪˈrəʊd]

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vt. 腐蚀，侵蚀 vi. 侵蚀；受腐蚀

to rub or be rubbed away gradually

Once exposed, soil is quickly eroded by wind and rain. 一旦暴露在外，土壤很快就会被风雨侵蚀。
Competition in the financial marketplace has eroded profits. 金融市场的竞争降低了利润。