What does corrode mean?

To gradually damage material chemically, or become damaged this way. To gradually weaken something such as trust or confidence.

How is corrode pronounced?

UK /kəˈrəʊd/, US /kəˈroʊd/.

/kəˈrəʊd/ · /kəˈroʊd/

CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6310 in the learning path

腐蚀；被腐蚀

v. To gradually damage material chemically, or become damaged this way.

腐蚀；被腐蚀

v. To gradually weaken something such as trust or confidence.

逐渐损害；侵蚀

Salt water has corroded the metal hinges on our gate.

盐水腐蚀了我们大门上的金属铰链。

A lack of transparency can corrode public trust in institutions and reduce participation in democratic processes.

缺乏透明度会逐渐损害公众对机构的信任，并降低公众参与民主进程的意愿。

可及物也可不及物；rust主要指铁生锈。

What does corrode mean?: To gradually damage material chemically, or become damaged this way. To gradually weaken something such as trust or confidence.
How is corrode pronounced?: UK /kəˈrəʊd/, US /kəˈroʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.