deteriorate
UK/diˈtiəriəreit/US/di'tiәriәreit/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.
恶化，变质，退化
Root Breakdown
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Common Collocations
- 1.deteriorate rapidly迅速恶化
- 2.deteriorate over time随着时间推移而恶化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The team's performance began to deteriorate after the key player got injured.
- 2.
Without proper maintenance, the building's condition will deteriorate rapidly.