deteriorate

🇺🇸 /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
词频
难度
标签 TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
verb
C1

to become worse over time

The old building will deteriorate if no one takes care of it.

如果没有人照料,这座旧建筑会逐渐恶化。

translation

v. 恶化

词形变化

3rd Present deteriorates
Past deteriorated
Perfect deteriorated
Progressive deteriorating