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attrition

/ətˈrɪʃən/

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gradual reduction through departures or losses

自然减员；逐渐耗损

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Staff attrition left the team short of experienced engineers.
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员工陆续离职，让团队缺少有经验的工程师。
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Pronunciation: /ətˈrɪʃən/

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