1. The effects of the drug naturally wear off within a few hours. 这药的效力几个小时后会自然消失。
2. The smell of the new paint will wear off in about a week. 新刷油漆的气味大约一星期内会逐渐消失。
3. HSBC gives warning that credit trends can be seasonal and that a boost to the economy from the government stimulus package may wear off. 汇丰发出警告,信贷趋势可能一季一变,而政府刺激计划对经济的强心剂药力也可能消失。
英英解释
v.
1. deteriorate through use or stress
2. diminish, as by friction