decay
柯林斯词典
1. V-I When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. 腐坏
The bodies buried in the fine ash slowly decayed. 埋在细灰里的尸体慢慢腐烂了。
2. N-UNCOUNT Decay is also a noun. 腐坏
When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease. 牙斑没有清除就会导致蛀牙和牙龈疾病。
3. decayedADJ 腐坏的
Even young children have teeth so decayed they need to be pulled. 连幼儿也有这么严重的龋齿,需要拔掉。
4. V-I If something such as a society, system, or institution decays, it gradually becomes weaker or its condition gets worse. (社会、制度或机构) 衰败
In practice, the agency system has decayed. Most "agents" now sell only to themselves or their immediate family. 实际上,这种代理制已经衰退。现在,大多数“代理人”都只把产品卖给自己或亲近的家人。
5. N-UNCOUNT Decay is also a noun. 衰败
There are problems of urban decay and gang violence. 存在都市衰败和黑帮暴力问题。
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decay /dɪˈkeɪ/ (decaying,decayed,decays)
剑桥词典
- B2 [ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
- Floating in the dirty river were dead fish , already starting to decay.
- The bacteria live on food particles and produce acid that decays the enamel on your teeth .
- The flesh on a dead body decays very rapidly.
- It's sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and decay in such a short time .
- Plants and animals decay into the soil , replenishing the minerals and nutrients . 返回 decay
to become gradually damaged , worse , or less; to cause something to do this
腐蚀;(使)衰败,(使)衰弱
Sugar makes your teeth decay. 糖能引起蛀牙。
The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time . 大家庭的作用开始减弱已经有一段时间了。
Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral . 大教堂前部的石刻表面已经因为污染受到了侵蚀。
the smell of decaying meat 腐肉气味
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