decay
🇺🇸
/dɪˈkeɪ/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈkeɪ/
noun
R
The process of something breaking down or rotting over time.
The old house showed signs of decay with crumbling walls and a sagging roof.
这座老房子显示出腐朽的迹象，墙壁破碎，屋顶下垂。
R
The gradual decline or collapse of a society, system, or institution.
The city faced social decay as crime rates rose and community bonds weakened.
随着犯罪率上升和社区纽带减弱，这座城市面临社会衰败。
R
The natural process where radioactive materials change and release energy.
Scientists measure the decay of radioactive elements to determine their age.
科学家测量放射性元素的衰变以确定其年龄。
verb
R
To rot or break down over time.
Fruit left outside will quickly decay in the heat.
留在外面的水果在高温下会迅速腐烂。
R
To become worse in condition, especially buildings or areas.
Without maintenance, the neighborhood began to decay with abandoned homes and overgrown yards.
由于缺乏维护，这个社区开始衰败，出现了废弃房屋和杂草丛生的院子。
R
To lose strength, quality, or influence over time.
Public trust in the government started to decay after the scandal.
丑闻之后，公众对政府的信任开始减弱。
translation
腐烂, 衰落, 衰变
腐烂, 破败, 衰退
词形变化
3rd Present
decays
Progressive
decaying
Past
decayed
Perfect
decayed
Plural
decays