| 单词 | decay |
| 释义 | decay —decay /dɪˈkeɪ/ noun [U] ► C2 the process of decaying: » environmental/industrial/moral/urban decay» dental/tooth decay» The buildings had started to fall into decay.» This industry has been in decay for some time.Thesaurus+: ↑Decaying and staying fresh• • • Extra Examples:» Many children come to us with severe dental decay.» Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together.» Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.» The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay.» Areas of the most serious urban decay are to receive funds for new building and redevelopment schemes.verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for decay ► B2 to (cause something to) become gradually damaged, worse, or less: » Sugar makes your teeth decay.» The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time.» Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral.» the smell of decaying meatThesaurus+: ↑Decaying and staying freshThesaurus+: ↑Deteriorating and making worse• • • Extra Examples:» Floating in the dirty river were dead fish, already starting to decay.» The bacteria live on food particles and produce acid that decays the enamel on your teeth.» The flesh on a dead body decays very rapidly.» It's sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and decay in such a short time.» Plants and animals decay into the soil, replenishing the minerals and nutrients. |
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