erosion
n[U]
process of eroding or being eroded 侵蚀; 腐蚀
the erosion of the coastline by the sea 海水对海岸的冲刷
attempts to reduce soil erosion 减少土壤侵蚀的做法
(fig 比喻) the steady erosion of the President's credibility 总统的威信日渐丧失.
Be careful! Don't throw your cigarette out of the window. If you do that, you may start a fire. Put it out in the ashtray.
当心!别把香烟丢到窗外。要是你那样做,会引起火灾的。把它熄灭在烟缸里。
Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa