释义
v. 腐烂；腐朽
to gradually break down through natural processes
n. 腐烂；腐朽
the natural process of rotting or breaking down
n. 衰败；衰退
a gradual loss of strength, quality, or importance
例句
Fallen leaves decay slowly beneath the trees each winter.
每到冬天，落叶都会在树下慢慢腐烂。
Urban decay often accelerates when public infrastructure is neglected and businesses move away from residential neighbourhoods.
当公共基础设施缺乏维护、企业迁离居民区时，城市衰败往往会加速。
常用搭配
- tooth decay ｜ 蛀牙；龋齿
- urban decay ｜ 城市衰败
- decaying vegetation ｜ 腐烂的植物
- prevent decay ｜ 防止腐烂
词族
- decayed (adj.)
- decaying (adj.)
近义
- rot
- deterioration
用法提示
名词通常不可数；tooth decay指龋齿，不是掉牙。
常见问题
- decay 是什么意思？
- v. 腐烂；腐朽；n. 腐烂；腐朽；n. 衰败；衰退
- decay 怎么发音？
- 英音 /dɪˈkeɪ/，美音 /dɪˈkeɪ/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
