rot
US /rɑːt/
UK /rɑːt/
1.
rotten, vergaan
decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose.
:
•
The apples were left to rot on the ground.
De appels werden op de grond achtergelaten om te rotten.
•
Damp conditions will make wood rot quickly.
Vochtige omstandigheden zullen hout snel doen rotten.
2.
vervallen, degenereren
(of a person or society) gradually decline in quality or degenerate.
:
•
The whole system is starting to rot from within.
Het hele systeem begint van binnenuit te verrotten.
•
He felt his mind rot away in idleness.
Hij voelde zijn geest wegrotten in ledigheid.
1.
rot, verrotting
decay; decomposition.
:
•
The smell of rot filled the air.
De geur van rot vulde de lucht.
•
There was a lot of wood rot in the old house.
Er was veel houtrot in het oude huis.
2.
onzin, flauwekul
nonsense; rubbish.
:
•
Don't talk such rot!
Praat geen zulke onzin!
•
His arguments were pure rot.
Zijn argumenten waren pure onzin.