verb · to wear away, decay, or peel off due to corrosion or long-term exposure to the elements

这座石像由于长年的风雨剥蚀，面目已经模糊不清了。

verb · to wear away or expose geological layers through natural processes such as weathering and water action

河水的剥蚀作用使得河谷变得更加深邃。