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单词 efface
释义 ef·face
\ə̇ˈfās, eˈ-, ēˈ-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle French effacer, from ef- (from Latin, from ex-) + face — more at face
1.
 a. : to eliminate clear evidence of (something written, painted, or otherwise marked upon a surface) by abrasive or leveling action
  < the “murals” have long since been effaced by rock slides and the weathering of the cliff's wall — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania >
 b. : to cause to disappear : eliminate completely : wipe out : destroy, eradicate
  < his year … of peace had effaced all the ill effects of his previous suffering — Samuel Butler †1902 >
  < fire suppression … and a comprehensive program of reforestation have effaced the worst of the scars — American Guide Series: Michigan >
2. : to remove from cognizance, consideration, or memory
 < he had left a mark on the affairs of the church which would not easily be effaced — R.W.Southern >
also : to make insignificant : overshadow
 < the bloodthirsty aspect of the tyrant is becoming effaced — Norman Douglas >
3. : to withdraw (oneself) entirely from attention : make (oneself) inconspicuous and modestly or shyly unnoticeable
 < the wife of a man who had done anything disgraceful in business had only one idea: to efface herself, to disappear with him — Edith Wharton >
Synonyms: see erase
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