deterioration
UK/di.tiәriә'reiʃәn/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
The process of becoming progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.
恶化，衰退，退化
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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terioraroot
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tionact, process, state
=deterioration
Common Collocations
- 1.rapid deterioration快速恶化
- 2.mental deterioration精神衰退
- 3.deterioration rate恶化速度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The deterioration of the ancient manuscript required immediate conservation efforts.
- 2.
Economic deterioration led to widespread unemployment across the country.