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decay

释义

decay

noun uncountable

UK /dɪˈkeɪ/

1
the gradual destruction of something as a result of a natural process of change
Bacteria cause the decay of dead plants and animals.
Sweets cause tooth decay.
Synonyms and related words
Destruction and damage
damage
destruction
harm
1. 1a
  the part of something that has gradually been destroyed
  Synonyms and related words
  Signs of damage
  a blot on something
  blemish
  blight
2
the process by which a building or an area gradually gets into a worse state because it has not been looked after
urban decay
fall into decay (=get into a worse state):
The farmhouse fell into disuse and decay.
Synonyms and related words
Destruction and damage
damage
destruction
harm
3
the process of becoming gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence
the social and moral decay of the country
Synonyms and related words
Changes for the worse
contamination
regression
lapse

decay

noun uncountable

US /dɪˈkeɪ/

1
the gradual destruction of something as a result of a natural process of change
Bacteria cause the decay of dead plants and animals.
Candy causes tooth decay.
Synonyms and related words
Destruction and damage
damage
destruction
harm
1. 1a
  the part of something that has gradually been destroyed
  Synonyms and related words
  Signs of damage
  a blot on something
  blemish
  blight
2
the process by which a building or an area gradually gets into a worse state because it has not been taken care of
fall into decay (=get into a worse state):
The farmhouse fell into disuse and decay.
Synonyms and related words
Destruction and damage
damage
destruction
harm
3
the process of becoming gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence
the social and moral decay of the country
Synonyms and related words
Changes for the worse
contamination
wreckage
regression

decay

verb intransitive

UK /dɪˈkeɪ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	decay
he/she/it	decays
present participle	decaying
past tense	decayed
past participle	decayed

1
to be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change
As dead plants decay, they release mineral salts into the soil.
Synonyms and related words
To decay, or to rot
biodegrade
curdle
decay
2
if a building or an area decays, its state gradually gets worse because it has not been looked after
Synonyms and related words
To decay, or to rot
biodegrade
curdle
decay
3
to become gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence
Synonyms and related words
To become worse
worsen
decline
deteriorate

decay

verb intransitive

US /dɪˈkeɪ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	decay
he/she/it	decays
present participle	decaying
past tense	decayed
past participle	decayed

1
to be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change
As dead plants decay, they release mineral salts into the soil.
Synonyms and related words
To decay, or to rot
biodegrade
curdle
decay
2
if a building or an area decays, its state gradually gets worse because it has not been taken care of
Synonyms and related words
To decay, or to rot
biodegrade
curdle
decay
3
to become gradually worse in quality, or weaker in power or influence
Synonyms and related words
To become worse
worsen
decline
deteriorate

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