decay是什么意思

decay

英[dɪˈkeɪ] 美[dɪˈke]

vt.& vi.（使）腐烂，腐朽
vi.衰败，衰退，衰落
n.腐败、衰退的状态

vi.1.腐朽,腐烂;衰败释义下的同义词

development prosper develop flourish

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。

2 . There are problems of urban decay and gang violence.: 存在城市衰败和帮派暴力的问题。

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。

4 . The landlord had let the building fall into decay .: 房东不管，房子已经破烂不堪。