n.消耗,消磨,摩擦,(神学)不彻底的忏悔
It was a war of attrition .
这是一场消耗战。
The long war of attrition exhausted the strength of both countries.
这场长期的消耗战耗尽了两国的力量.
They're trying to stop the attrition of their rights.
他们正竭力制止他们的权利的削减.