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    erode

    US /ɪˈrod/

    ・

    UK /ɪ'rəʊd/

    B1TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
    Water from the river will erode the earth and carry it away
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To wear away gradually by water, ice or wind
    Water will eventually erode that garden wall
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To gradually diminish or destroy.
    Inflation erodes the value of savings.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To gradually decline or become weaker.
    Confidence in the company has eroded after the scandal.

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    The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ

    07:16The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ
    • If those chips, the manufacturer of those chips were to fall into the wrong hands, you would lose the assurance of security that we have today from TSMC, and that's something that would erode the national security in a way that is almost insurmountable.

      If those chips, the manufacturer of those chips were to fall into the wrong hands, you would lose the assurance of security that we have today from TSMC, and that's something that would erode the national security in a way that is almost insurmountable.

    • and that's something that would erode the national security

      and that's something that would erode the national security

    B1

    America Is Taking a Huge Risk Right Now…

    16:08America Is Taking a Huge Risk Right Now…
    • The federal reserve is buying all of that debt by creating more money which is going to create more inflation, which is going to erode or evaporate all the confidence investors have in the bond market and the US dollar.

      The federal reserve is buying all of that debt by creating more money which is going to create more inflation, which is going to erode or evaporate all the confidence investors have in the bond market and the US dollar.

    • The Federal Reserve is buying all of that debt by creating more money, which is going to create more inflation, which is going to erode and evaporate all the confidence investors have in the bond market and the U.S.

      The Federal Reserve is buying all of that debt by creating more money, which is going to create more inflation, which is going to erode and evaporate all the confidence investors have in the bond market and the U.S.

    A2

    What if you funneled Niagara Falls through a straw?

    03:37What if you funneled Niagara Falls through a straw?
    • though the higher the pressure, the faster the water-steam mix will move because more of it will expand into vapor bubbles. Cavitation is also bad for the pipe itself because, when the bubbles do eventually collapse, the force of the implosion can erode the walls of the pipe and lead to structural failure.

      though the higher the pressure, the faster the water-steam mix will move because more of it will expand into vapor bubbles. Cavitation is also bad for the pipe itself because, when the bubbles do eventually collapse, the force of the implosion can erode the walls of the pipe and lead to structural failure.

    • Cavitation is also bad for the pipe itself because when the bubbles do eventually collapse, the force of the implosion can erode the walls of the pipe and lead to structural failure.

      Cavitation is also bad for the pipe itself because when the bubbles do eventually collapse, the force of the implosion can erode the walls of the pipe and lead to structural failure.

    B1

    What is Entropy? The philosophy of life.

    12:35What is Entropy? The philosophy of life.
    • With enough time, even mountains erode and their precise edges become rounded.

      With enough time, even mountains erode and their precise edges become rounded.

    • With enough time, even mountains erode and their precise edges become rounded.

      With enough time, even mountains erode and their precise edges become rounded.

    B2

    Is Trump winning? | The Gray Area

    42:52Is Trump winning? | The Gray Area
    • So elections are not rigged, but they also aren't Really truly Elections that give voters a choice because so many voters are for a variety of reasons, you know government control over the media gerrymandering Campaign finance rules that make it difficult for the opposition to fundraise, you know go on down the list right like a variety of different things that that erode the What one might call the background conditions under which elections operate fairly, right?

      So elections are not rigged, but they also aren't Really truly Elections that give voters a choice because so many voters are for a variety of reasons, you know government control over the media gerrymandering Campaign finance rules that make it difficult for the opposition to fundraise, you know go on down the list right like a variety of different things that that erode the What one might call the background conditions under which elections operate fairly, right?

    • Like, a variety of different things that— that erode the— the— what— what one might call the background conditions under which elections operate fairly, right?

      Like, a variety of different things that— that erode the— the— what— what one might call the background conditions under which elections operate fairly, right?

    B1

    Water Made the Grand Canyon! | SciShow Kids

    05:34Water Made the Grand Canyon! | SciShow Kids
    • The Colorado River took millions of years to erode the Grand Canyon,

      The Colorado River took millions of years to erode the Grand Canyon,

    • The Colorado River took millions of years to erode the Grand Canyon, and it's still doing it, just a little bit at a time.

      The Colorado River took millions of years to erode the Grand Canyon, and it's still doing it, just a little bit at a time.

    B1

    How To Speak Like The 1% Elite

    15:18How To Speak Like The 1% Elite
    • And so I get to see day in and day out people who exude confidence and act like leaders versus people who accidentally erode their own credibility.

      And so I get to see day in and day out people who exude confidence and act like leaders versus people who accidentally erode their own credibility.

    • and so I get to see day in and day out people who exude confidence and act like leaders versus people who accidentally erode their own credibility.

      and so I get to see day in and day out people who exude confidence and act like leaders versus people who accidentally erode their own credibility.

    A2

    How Presidential Elections Influence The Federal Reserve

    09:58How Presidential Elections Influence The Federal Reserve
    • The Wall Street Journal now reporting that Donald Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence.

      The Wall Street Journal now reporting that Donald Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence.

    • The Wall Street Journal now reporting that Donald Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence.

      The Wall Street Journal now reporting that Donald Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence.

    B1

    5 Signs You're a People Pleaser | English Podcast | Learn English

    13:065 Signs You're a People Pleaser | English Podcast |  Learn English
    • And over time, this can erode your self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

      And over time, this can erode your self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

    • And over time, this can erode your self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

      And over time, this can erode your self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

    B1

    How Blue-Collar Pay Gains Help Fend Off a Recession | WSJ

    05:53How Blue-Collar Pay Gains Help Fend Off a Recession | WSJ
    • I don't think we're going to see these wage gains erode because the labor market is still tight in those low wage industries.

      I don't think we're going to see these wage gains erode because the labor market is still tight in those low wage industries.

    B1