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
英英释意
- 1. the process of gradually becoming inferior
- 2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
- 3. the organic phenomenon of rotting
- 4. an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying;
- "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
- "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
- 5. the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
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》