wear out

phr

• ① 磨损,磨掉,耗损(→worn-out)
  • He has already worn out the shoes I bought for him last month.我上个月买给他的鞋子,他已磨坏了。

• ② (忍耐)已到尽头
  • My patience wore [was worn] out at last.我终于忍无可忍了。

• ③ 使精疲力尽
  • He is worn out with age.他因年事已高没什么精力。

• ④ 使厌倦

• ⑤ 消磨(时间)
  • He wore out his life in idleness.他无所事事地度过一生。