decay
英 [dɪ'keɪ]
美[dɪ'ke]
- vi. 衰退，[核] 衰减；腐烂，腐朽
- n. 衰退，[核] 衰减；腐烂，腐朽
- vt. 使腐烂，使腐败；使衰退，使衰落
- n. (Decay)人名；(法)德凯
考试真题
- The development of the Elizabethan drama for the next twenty-five years is of exceptional interest to students of literary history, for in this brief period we may trace the beginning, growth, blossoming, and decay of many kinds of plays, and of many great careers.
出自-2018年考研翻译原文
- In zones of increased turbulence, the planes' wakes will decay more quickly and the effect will diminish.
2010年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
双语例句
- 1. When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease.
- 牙斑如果不清除就会导致牙齿蛀蚀和牙龈疾病。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. There are problems of urban decay and gang violence.
- 存在城市衰败和帮派暴力的问题。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The phosphate was deposited by the decay of marine microorganisms.
- 海洋微生物腐烂后沉积形成磷酸盐。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The landlord had let the building fall into decay .
- 房东不管，房子已经破烂不堪。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. The decay of the meat could have been prevented by proper refrigeration.
- 如果经过适当的冷藏,这些肉本来不至于腐烂掉.
来自《简明英汉词典》