무엇인가를 끈질기게 깨물거나 갉아먹다.
To bite or nibble something persistently, often resulting in it being worn away or consumed.
예문:
"The squirrel spent the entire morning gnawing on a large acorn."
"Rats had gnawed a small hole through the wooden floorboards."
시간이 지남에 따라 표면이나 물질을 서서히 마모시키거나 침식하다.
To gradually wear away or erode a surface or substance over time.
예문:
"The relentless waves continued to gnaw away at the base of the cliffs."
"Acid rain can slowly gnaw at the intricate details of stone statues."
지속적이고 소모적인 고통, 불안 또는 정서적 아픔을 일으키다.
To cause persistent and wearing distress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
예문:
"A sense of guilt began to gnaw at him after he told the lie."
"The fear of failure gnawed at her confidence throughout the competition."