degradation
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/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/
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/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/
when someone loses self-respect and others' respect
The degradation of being publicly shamed made him feel worthless.
当众受辱的尊严丧失让他感到自己毫无价值。
the process of something becoming damaged or worse
Pollution causes environmental degradation that harms nature.
污染导致环境退化,对自然造成危害。