释义 |
deteriˈority rare. [f. L. dēterior + -ity: cf. superiority.] The being of worse or inferior quality; poorer or lower quality; worseness.
1692Ray Dissol. World 43 Their holding out for some Generations against the inconveniences of the Air, or deteriority of Diet. 1719W. Wood Surv. Trade 358 The Exchange to all the Parts of the World would alter in proportion to the Deteriority of our Standard. |