erosion
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
3 / 5Soil 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.
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.
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
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
Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.
everydayThe wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.
The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.
formalThe document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.
You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.
informalYou can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.
Academic studies show a correlation between deforestation and accelerated soil erosion.
academicScientific research indicates a link between clearing forests and faster loss of topsoil.
Management is concerned about the erosion of our market share by newer competitors.
businessThe leaders are worried about the gradual loss of our portion of the market to new rivals.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
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
Corrosion is a chemical process (like rust eating metal), while erosion is a mechanical process (like water moving soil).
Weathering breaks rocks down in place; erosion involves the movement or transport of that broken material.
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.
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.
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.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away' or 'to consume'.
文法パターン
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
関連語彙
関連単語
pale
A1Describes 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
A1The 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
A1Relating 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
A1A 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1Relating 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
A1Located 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.
コメント (0)
ログインしてコメント無料で言語学習を始めよう
無料で始める