| 单词 | chip away at |
| 释义 | chip away at (once / 24320 pages) v WORD FAMILY chip away at: chipped away at, chipping away at, chips away at USAGE EXAMPLESBut he still saw a rebalancing of American values chipping away at Americans’ human potential—and their happiness. The New Yorker(Dec 29, 2016) But what gratified about this straight-talking performance was Nicks’ willingness — her eagerness, really — to chip away at her outsize persona. Los Angeles Times(Dec 19, 2016) Are they concerned about allegations the new government is distracting the public as it chips away at Polish democracy? Washington Post(Dec 18, 2016) v remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life" Syn|Hyper chip away remove, take, take away, withdraw remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract |
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