decay
英 /dɪˈkeɪ/ 美 /dɪˈkeɪ/
- v. 腐烂；腐朽to gradually break down through natural processes
- n. 腐烂；腐朽the natural process of rotting or breaking down
- n. 衰败；衰退a gradual loss of strength, quality, or importance
Fallen leaves decay slowly beneath the trees each winter.
每到冬天，落叶都会在树下慢慢腐烂。
Urban decay often accelerates when public infrastructure is neglected and businesses move away from residential neighbourhoods.
当公共基础设施缺乏维护、企业迁离居民区时，城市衰败往往会加速。
搭配
tooth decay 蛀牙；龋齿urban decay 城市衰败decaying vegetation 腐烂的植物prevent decay 防止腐烂
辨析提示
名词通常不可数；tooth decay指龋齿，不是掉牙。
词族
decayed (adj.)、decaying (adj.)
近义 rot、deterioration
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