corrosive
의미: Tending to destroy or eat away at something gradually, either physically (as an acid corrodes metal) or figuratively (as cynicism corrodes trust).
In its literal sense, corrosive describes substances that chemically degrade materials on contact — acids, alkalis, and certain gases. Figuratively, it is a powerful metaphor for anything that slowly undermines or damages relationships, institutions, or values. Politicians and commentators frequently use 'corrosive effect' and 'corrosive influence' to describe the slow erosion of public trust or social cohesion.
예문
- The leaked documents revealed the corrosive effect of years of institutional dishonesty. 泄露的文件揭示了多年来制度性不诚实所造成的腐蚀性影响。Los documentos filtrados revelaron el efecto corrosivo de años de deshonestidad institucional.流出した文書は、長年にわたる組織的な不誠実がもたらした腐食的な影響を明らかにした。유출된 문서는 수년간의 조직적 부정직이 초래한 침식적 영향을 드러냈다.
- Hydrochloric acid is highly corrosive and must be handled with appropriate protective equipment. 盐酸具有高度腐蚀性,必须使用适当的防护设备来操作。El ácido clorhídrico es altamente corrosivo y debe manejarse con el equipo de protección adecuado.塩酸は強い腐食性を持つため、適切な保護具を用いて取り扱わなければならない。염산은 강한 부식성을 지니므로 적절한 보호 장비를 갖추고 취급해야 한다.
- Social media's corrosive influence on political discourse has become a matter of growing concern. 社交媒体对政治话语的腐蚀性影响已日益引起关注。La influencia corrosiva de las redes sociales en el discurso político se ha convertido en motivo de creciente preocupación.政治的言論に対するソーシャルメディアの腐食的な影響は、ますます懸念される問題となっている。정치 담론에 대한 소셜 미디어의 부식적 영향은 점점 더 큰 우려 사항이 되고 있다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: scientific, political, journalism
어조: critical
기원과 역사
From Latin corrodere (to gnaw to pieces), from cor- (intensive) + rodere (to gnaw). The adjective entered English in the 14th century via Old French corrosif.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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