attrition

名词

UK/əˈtrɪʃ.ᵊn/
US/əˈtrɪʃ.ᵊn/

定义 attrition 名词

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

  3. 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。