wear thin

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• ① 用旧[磨损]而变薄
  • This old coin has worn very thin.这枚旧硬币已磨得很薄。
  • The soles of my boots have worn thin.我的靴底磨薄了。

• ② (忍耐等)已达极限
  • My patience is wearing thin (with his rudeness).(对他的粗野)我快无法忍耐了。

• ③ (话等)(因重复而)失去新鲜感,使人厌烦;(兴趣等)渐失
  • My interest in collecting stamps has worn thin.我对集邮的兴趣已渐渐消失。

• ④ (使)东西(因使用)变薄(★常用被动式)
  • The gloves are worn thin at the fingertips.那副手套磨得指尖部分变薄。