B2 verb ニュートラル

erosion

/ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

例文

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1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

語族

名詞
erosion
Verb
erode
形容詞
erosive
関連
erosiveness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

クイックテスト

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

正解!

正解は: erosion

例文

1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

everyday

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

formal

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

informal

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

4

Academic studies show a correlation between deforestation and accelerated soil erosion.

academic

Scientific research indicates a link between clearing forests and faster loss of topsoil.

5

Management is concerned about the erosion of our market share by newer competitors.

business

The leaders are worried about the gradual loss of our portion of the market to new rivals.

語族

名詞
erosion
Verb
erode
形容詞
erosive
関連
erosiveness

よく使う組み合わせ

coastal erosion the wearing away of land by the sea
soil erosion the displacement of the upper layer of soil
erosion of trust the gradual loss of confidence in someone
prevent erosion to stop the wearing away process from happening
rapid erosion the very fast destruction of a surface or value

よく使うフレーズ

the erosion of power

the gradual loss of authority or control

gradual erosion

a slow and steady process of wearing down

combat erosion

to fight against or try to stop environmental damage

よく混同される語

erosion vs corrosion

Corrosion is a chemical process (like rust eating metal), while erosion is a mechanical process (like water moving soil).

erosion vs weathering

Weathering breaks rocks down in place; erosion involves the movement or transport of that broken material.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'erosion' when talking about physical landscapes (rocks, soil) or abstract concepts that are slowly disappearing (rights, standards, profits). It almost always implies a negative or destructive process.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'erosion' to describe sudden destruction; however, it specifically refers to a slow, gradual process over time.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away' or 'to consume'.

文法パターン

uncountable noun (usually) often followed by the preposition 'of' can be modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'coastal', or 'social'

クイックテスト

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

正解!

正解は: erosion

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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