Attrition



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解释

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• n.消磨, 磨损
• ［英］ n.消磨, 磨损 ( wearing away or grinding down by friction)
• ［记］ at_trit ( 磨擦) +ion -> 磨损
• ［同］ 同根词: contrition ( 悔恨)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin attrition-, attritio, from atterere to rub against, from ad- + terere to rub — more at throw
• Date: 14th century
• 1. \［Middle English attricioun, from Medieval Latin attrition-, attritio, from Latin\］ sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
• 2. the act of rubbing together ; friction; also the act of wearing or grinding down by friction
• 3. the act of weakening or exhausting by constant harassment, abuse, or attack a war of attrition
• 4. a reduction in numbers usually as a result of resignation, retirement, or death a company with a high rate of attrition
• • attritional adjective

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