vt.

1. 擦掉；抹去
   Time would efface the memory.

   时间将会抹去记忆。

2. （与oneself连用）使（自己）不受人注意
   She would efface herself before her father's visitors.

   她总是避免在父亲的来访者面前露面。

v.

1. erase (a mark) from a surface.
2. (efface oneself) make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous.