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单词 dilapidation
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dilapidation

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di·lap·i·date

D0223200 (dĭ-lăp′ĭ-dāt′)tr. & intr.v. di·lap·i·dat·ed, di·lap·i·dat·ing, di·lap·i·dates 1. To bring or fall into a state of partial ruin, decay, or disrepair.2. Archaic To squander; waste.
[Latin dīlapidāre, dīlapidāt-, to demolish, destroy : dī-, dis-, apart; see dis- + lapidāre, to throw stones (from lapis, lapid-, stone).]
di·lap′i·da′tion n.

dilapidation

(dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən) n1. the state of being or becoming dilapidated2. (Law) (often plural) property law a. the state of disrepair of premises at the end of a tenancy due to neglectb. the extent of repairs necessary to such premises diˈlapiˌdator n
Thesaurus
Noun1.dilapidation - a state of deterioration due to old age or long usedecrepitudedeterioration, impairment - a symptom of reduced quality or strength
2.dilapidation - the process of becoming dilapidatedruindecay - the process of gradually becoming inferior
Translations
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Dilapidation

enUK

DILAPIDATION. Literally, this signifies the injury done to a building by taking stones from it; but in its figurative, which is also its technical sense, it means the waste committed or permitted upon a building.

dilapidation

enUK
  • noun

Synonyms for dilapidation

noun a state of deterioration due to old age or long use

Synonyms

  • decrepitude

Related Words

  • deterioration
  • impairment

noun the process of becoming dilapidated

Synonyms

  • ruin

Related Words

  • decay
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