corrode v.腐蚀、侵蚀

Acid corrodes metal.

酸腐蚀金属。

Corruption corrodes public confidence.

腐败可削弱公众对政治制度的信心。

The copper pipework has corroded in places.

铜管有几处受到了腐蚀。

corrosion n.腐蚀

Look for signs of corrosion.

寻找腐蚀的痕迹。

Clean off any corrosion before applying the paint.

先把锈迹清洗干净再涂漆。

corrosive adj.腐蚀性的，侵蚀性的

the corrosive effect of salt water 盐水的腐蚀作用

Unemployment is having an corrosive effect on our economy.

失业对我国经济起着破坏作用。