to make someone feel tired and less able to deal successfully with a situation使(某人)精疲力竭;磨垮(某人)
Both sides are trying to wear the other down by being obstinate in the negotiations.双方在谈判中都不肯让步,试图耗尽对方的耐性。
All the stress and extra travel is beginning to wear him down.所有那一切压力和加班出差开始使他筋疲力尽。