vt. & vi.（使）腐蚀；（使）侵蚀 cause to become worn away or be gradually destroyed, especially by chemical action over a long period

　corrode　的意思是“使腐蚀，侵蚀”，指通过化学作用腐蚀〔侵蚀〕某事物，用于比喻可表示“使…遭到损害”。

　～ easily　易腐蚀
　～ morally　道德上损害
　～ with rust　锈损

　Acid causes metal to corrode.　酸使金属腐蚀。
　Water corrodes metal.　水能腐蚀金属。
　Rust has corroded the steel rails.　锈侵蚀了钢轨。
　The bitter envy had corroded their friendship.　强烈的嫉妒使他们的友谊遭到破坏。
　The machine was badly corroded.　这机器已严重腐蚀。