the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents
侵蚀,腐蚀
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the problem of soil erosion .水土流失问题。
〈喻〉 损害,削弱,减少
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the erosion of support for the party .对该党支持的减少。
【医】 糜烂;(牙齿珐琅质的)侵蚀。
[count noun]
【医】 溃疡
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patients with gastric erosions .胃溃疡患者。
"mid 16th cent.: via French from Latin