decay
US /dɪˈkeɪ/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ/
名詞
1.
腐爛, 衰退, 蛀牙
the state or process of rotting or decomposition
範例:
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The old wooden fence was showing signs of decay.
舊木柵欄顯示出腐爛的跡象。
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Dental decay can lead to cavities.
牙齒腐爛會導致蛀牙。
2.
衰落, 墮落
a decline in quality, strength, or vigor
範例:
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The city has seen a slow decay over the past few decades.
在過去的幾十年裡，這座城市經歷了緩慢的衰落。
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Moral decay is a serious concern in society.
道德淪喪是社會的一個嚴重問題。
動詞
1.
腐爛, 衰退, 蛀牙
to rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi
範例:
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The fallen leaves began to decay on the forest floor.
落葉開始在森林地面上腐爛。
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Without proper preservation, food will quickly decay.
如果沒有適當的保存，食物會很快腐爛。
2.
衰退, 衰敗
to decline in quality, strength, or vigor; to fall into disrepair
範例:
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His health began to decay after the long illness.
長時間生病後，他的健康開始衰退。
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The old mansion was left to decay over the years.
這座老宅多年來一直任其衰敗。
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