Wordiyorot
🇬🇧 UK/rɒt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLC1
Definitions
v.
To decay or decompose through bacterial or fungal action; to deteriorate morally or physically
腐烂，腐朽；堕落，衰退
n.
The process or result of decaying; nonsense or rubbish
腐烂，腐朽；胡说，废话
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrotother
=rot
Common Collocations
- 1.rot away逐渐腐烂
- 2.dry rot干腐病／木材干腐
- 3.rot sets in腐烂蔓延开来
- 4.stop the rot阻止局势恶化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fallen tree began to rot after years of exposure to rain and moisture.
- 2.
If left unchecked, corruption will rot the foundations of any institution.
- 3.
The old wooden beams had rotted through and needed to be replaced immediately.