| 单词 | decrepitude |
| 释义 | decrepitude (once / 9256 pages) n Many old buildings located in “ghost towns” in the Old West area of the United States are in a state of decrepitude. In other words, they are worn out and in disrepair. Decrepitude is usually a result of old age or neglect. Elderly people can be in this state and so can things, such as homes and automobiles. Similar words, which also happen to start with the letter D, are dilapidation and deterioration. Haunted houses featured in the movies are good examples of decrepitude. Most of them are not new and shiny, but have peeling paint, creaking floorboards, and lots of cobwebs. WORD FAMILYdecrepitude: decrepitudes USAGE EXAMPLESA lot of boats, in various states of decrepitude. BBC(Nov 13, 2016) In the past year, Bishop’s attitude toward suicide had shifted as she looked ahead to old age and increasing “decrepitude.” The New Yorker(Oct 27, 2016) Behind them, the North Korean town of Namyang slumbered in decrepitude. New York Times(Sep 26, 2016) n a state of deterioration due to old age or long use Syn|Hyper dilapidation deterioration, impairment a symptom of reduced quality or strength |
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