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erosive

/ɪroʊsɪv/

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causing gradual wear or damage

侵蚀性的；腐蚀性的

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Erosive waves slowly wore away the base of the cliff.

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具有侵蚀力的海浪慢慢冲刷着悬崖底部。

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Pronunciation: /ɪroʊsɪv/

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