0 to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this:
1 the process of decaying:
2 damage, or a state that becomes gradually worse:
There’s still too much crime, poverty, and decay in the neighborhood.
Your attitude just contributes to the growing social decay.
3 the process by which a radioactive substance breaks down and sends out harmful radiation
Floating in the dirty river were dead fish, already starting to decay.
The bacteria live on food particles and produce acid that decays the enamel on your teeth.
It's sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and decay in such a short time.
Plants and animals decay into the soil, replenishing the minerals and nutrients.
Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together.
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腐蝕, (使)衰敗,(使)衰弱, 衰敗,衰弱…
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腐蚀, (使)衰败,(使)衰弱, 衰败,衰弱…
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descomponerse, pudrirse, deteriorar…
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decompor, apodrecer…
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~が腐る, ~を腐らせる…
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çürümek, çökmek…
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pourrir, gâter, se décomposer…
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podrir-se, corcar-se…
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