读音

/ˈdeɪkeɪ/

释义

• 动词: 衰退；腐烂；减少。例如: “The old house was slowly decaying over time.”
• 名词: 腐败；衰变；退化。例如: “The decay of moral values in society is a concern.”

短语

• “natural decay” 指物质的自然衰变过程，如放射性元素的衰变。
• “decay rate” 指衰变的速度或速率。

例句

• 动词: “The radioactive substance undergoes decay at a constant rate.”
• 名词: “The decay of wooden structures can be prevented with proper maintenance.”

同义词

• Deteriorate
• Wither
• Erode
• Disintegrate -崩溃