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复数形式
attritions
1
磨损, 减少
the gradual reduction or decrease in size, quantity, strength, or effectiveness of something over time
- Over time, the constant rubbing of two stones against each other resulted in attrition, causing both surfaces to wear down.
随着时间的推移，两块石头不断相互摩擦导致了磨损，使两个表面都磨损了。
- Through years of exposure to harsh weather conditions, the attrition of the statue's exterior became evident, as its surface gradually eroded.
经过多年暴露在恶劣天气条件下，雕像外部的磨损变得明显，因为其表面逐渐被侵蚀。
- Due to attrition within the organization, the number of employees decreased steadily over the course of several years.
由于组织内部的人员流失，员工人数在几年内稳步下降。
- The company suffered attrition as employees kept leaving for better jobs.
公司遭受了人员流失，因为员工不断离职去寻找更好的工作。
- Natural attrition reduced the army's size without active combat.
自然损耗在没有主动战斗的情况下减少了军队的规模。
2
消耗, 磨损
the gradual wearing down or weakening of an opponent, competitor, or entity through persistent engagement, continuous challenges
- The smaller company won through attrition, forcing the rival to lower prices.
较小的公司通过消耗获胜，迫使竞争对手降低价格。
- Through aggressive pricing and targeted marketing, the competitor caused attrition in our customer base, resulting in a decline in market share over time.
通过激进的定价和有针对性的营销，竞争对手在我们的客户群中造成了流失，导致市场份额随着时间的推移而下降。
- The attrition of skilled workers to a competitor prompted our organization to implement retention programs, offer competitive benefits, and create a positive work environment to retain top talent.
消耗导致熟练工人流向竞争对手，促使我们组织实施保留计划、提供有竞争力的福利并创造积极的工作环境以留住顶尖人才。
- The war strategy relied on attrition to exhaust the enemy's resources.
战争战略依赖消耗来耗尽敌人的资源。
- The attrition tactics employed by the general involved cutting off supply routes, conducting frequent ambushes, and launching continuous offensives to gradually weaken the enemy's forces.
将军使用的消耗战术包括切断补给路线、频繁进行伏击以及发动持续攻势以逐渐削弱敌军力量。
3
不完全的痛悔, 因惧怕的悔改
regret for one's sins driven mainly by fear of divine punishment rather than genuine remorse
- His prayers showed attrition rather than true repentance.
他的祈祷显示出畏罪悔改而非真正的忏悔。
- Medieval sermons often focused on inspiring attrition through fear of hell.
中世纪的布道常常侧重于通过地狱的恐惧来激发悔悟。
- Some theologians distinguish between attrition and sincere contrition.
一些神学家区分不彻底的忏悔和真诚的忏悔。
- The confessor believed her sorrow was mere attrition, not full forgiveness.
告解神父认为她的悲伤仅仅是不彻底的忏悔，而非完全的宽恕。
- Religious scholars debated whether attrition was enough for salvation.
宗教学者们争论不完美的忏悔是否足以获得救赎。
4
磨损, 侵蚀
the gradual erosion or smoothing of surfaces, rocks, or objects caused by continuous rubbing, scraping, or collision, either naturally or artificially
- River currents cause attrition as rocks collide and become rounded.
河流的水流导致磨蚀，当岩石碰撞并变得圆滑时。
- Glaciers contribute to attrition by grinding stones beneath the ice.
冰川通过研磨冰下的石头来促进磨蚀。
- Tooth attrition occurs when enamel is worn down by grinding.
牙齿磨损发生在牙釉质因磨牙而磨损时。
- Frequent walking caused attrition on the old stone steps.
频繁的行走导致了旧石阶上的磨损。
- Engineers tested the material's resistance to attrition under heavy use.
工程师测试了材料在重负荷使用下的磨损阻力。