attrition
[əˈtrɪʃən]
n.
消耗;
消磨;
摩擦;
（神学）不彻底的忏悔;
例句:
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It was a war of attrition .
这是一场消耗战。
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They're trying to stop the attrition of their rights.
他们正竭力制止他们的权利的削减.
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The long war of attrition exhausted the strength of both countries.
这场长期的消耗战耗尽了两国的力量.
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Why the attrition is so great is not recorded.
来自THETIMES
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It is also about the psychology of attrition.
来自THETIMES
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Sure, the attrition was put forth as a major factor.
来自SA