1540s, from Middle French erosion (16c.), from Latin erosionem (nominative erosio) "a gnawing away," noun of action from past participle stem of erodere "gnaw away" (see erosion). Related: Erosional.
双语例句
1. More familiar landscapes have been sculpted by surface erosion.
还有更多熟悉的地貌是因地表侵蚀形成的。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This leaves fertile soil unprotected and prone to erosion.
这会让肥沃的土壤暴露在外，使其容易受到侵蚀。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Crop rotation helps prevent soil erosion.
农作物轮作有助于防止水土流失.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. El Salvador has earned the dubious distinction of having the worst soil erosion in continental America.
