dilapidate
UK/di'læpideit/US
GRE
Definitions
v.
To cause to fall into ruin or disrepair through neglect; to fall into decay
使荒废，使破败；（使）毁坏
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddisnot, apart, away
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lapidroot
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ateto make, having
=dilapidate
Example Sentences
- 1.
Without proper maintenance, the old building began to dilapidate rapidly.