attrition
noun
Definitions of attrition noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)formal(正式)
The process of gradually weakening or destroying something, particularly the strength or confidence of an opponent, through sustained attacks or pressure.
（尤指對敵方力量或信心的）消耗、損耗、削弱
The company is experiencing a war of attrition in the fierce market competition, with profits declining steadily.
該公司在激烈的市場競爭中正在經歷一場消耗戰，利潤持續下降。
After months of negotiations, both sides felt it was a war of attrition of will.
經過數月的談判，雙方都覺得這是一場意志的消耗戰。
During the protracted campaign, both sides suffered immense attrition of personnel and resources.
在漫長的戰役中，雙方都遭受了人員和資源的巨大損耗。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)business(商業)
A reduction in an organization's workforce achieved by not replacing employees who leave, retire, or resign.
自然減員
The company is attempting to reduce staff numbers through attrition rather than layoffs.
公司試圖通過自然減員而非裁員來減少員工人數。
The team size has decreased over the past year due to natural attrition.
由於自然減員，團隊規模在過去一年中有所減少。
While the attrition strategy reduces direct conflict, it can also lead to a decline in employee morale.
雖然自然減員策略減少了直接衝突，但也可能導致員工士氣下降。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Individuals who discontinue their studies or training program before completion.
中途退學者
Research indicates that the attrition rate for first-year university students remains high.
研究表明，大學一年級學生的退學率仍然很高。
Many students drop out of the course due to financial difficulties.
許多學生因經濟困難而退學。
The college is working to identify and address the reasons for the high rate of attrition.
學院正在努力找出並解決高退學率的原因。