degradation
/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6597 in the learning path
恶化；退化
Definitions
n. The process of becoming damaged or poorer in quality.
恶化；退化
n. The breakdown of a substance into simpler substances.
降解
n. The loss of dignity caused by humiliating treatment.
受辱；尊严丧失
Example
The farmer noticed soil degradation across his dry fields.
农民发现他干燥的田地普遍出现了土壤退化。
Environmental degradation often affects poorer communities most severely because they depend directly on local natural resources.
环境恶化往往对较贫困社区影响最严重，因为它们直接依赖当地自然资源。
Collocations
- environmental degradation
- soil degradation
- microbial degradation
Word family
- degrade (v.)
- degradable (adj.)
- degrading (adj.)
Synonyms
- deterioration
Antonyms
- improvement
Usage tip
环境话题常指恶化，化学或生物语境可指降解。
FAQ
- What does degradation mean?
- The process of becoming damaged or poorer in quality. The breakdown of a substance into simpler substances. The loss of dignity caused by humiliating treatment.
- How is degradation pronounced?
- UK /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/, US /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
