whittle away

[ˈhwɪtl əˈwei]
  • 释义

  • 削减，减少，降低（…的大小、重要性或价值）;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    Their approach is to whittle away at the evidence to show reasonable doubt.

    他们的做法是要削弱证据的说服力以提出合理的质疑。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 2、

    Make this plug smaller for me, but do not whittle away too much wood.

    帮我把这个塞子弄小一点, 但木头不要削掉太多.

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  • 3、

    Do you constantly whittle away at a problem , trying to find a solution?

    是否会坚持不懈地寻找方法逐步解决问题?

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