e·rode/ɪ`rod; ɪˈrəʊd/ v 1 [I,T] if land, rocks etc are eroded or if they erode, they are gradually destroyed, by the wind, rain, or sea 〔风、雨、海水等〕侵蚀，腐蚀: The coastline is being eroded by the sea. 海岸线正受到海水的侵蚀。 2 [T] to gradually destroy someone's power, confidence, rights etc 损害，削弱〔权力、自信、权利等〕: Her confidence has been eroded by recent criticism. 最近的批评使她的自信心受到打击。