| 释义 |
gnaw at
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | gnaw at - become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"eat at, erode, gnaw, wear awaydecay, dilapidate, crumble - fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay" |
gnaw at
gnaw (away) at (someone or something)1. To chew on something, often biting off small pieces. The dog is just gnawing away at his new bone, happy as can be.2. To bother someone or cause them worry or trepidation. His critical comments are really gnawing at me today—I can't stop thinking about them.See also: gnawgnaw (away) at someone or somethingLit. to chew at someone or something. I hear a mouse gnawing away at the wall. The mosquitoes are gnawing at me something awful.See also: gnawgnaw (away) at someoneFig. to worry someone; to create constant anxiety in someone. The thought of catching some horrible disease gnawed away at her. A lot of guilt gnawed at him day and night.See also: gnawgnaw atv.1. To bite or chew on something, removing small pieces of it a bit at a time: The mice gnawed at the corner of the box until they had made a small hole in it.2. To cause someone or something to have or feel persistent discomfort, anxiety, or guilt: His harsh criticism gnawed at me the rest of the day. Hunger was gnawing at my stomach.See also: gnawgnaw at
Related to gnaw at: gnaw awaySynonyms for gnaw atverb become ground down or deteriorateSynonymsRelated Words |