Decay

Pronunciation:dษชหˆkeษช
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Quick Translations

  • ่กฐๅ˜
  • ่…็ƒ‚
  • decay

Definitions

noun

Definition

The process of decomposing or rotting due to the action of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms.

In ZH

็”ฑไบŽ็ป†่Œใ€็œŸ่Œๆˆ–ๅ…ถไป–ๅพฎ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ็š„ไฝœ็”จ่€Œๅˆ†่งฃๆˆ–่…็ƒ‚็š„่ฟ‡็จ‹ใ€‚

Examples

  • The decay of organic matter is essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
  • After the storm, the decay of fallen trees was evident everywhere.
  • We learned about the decay of historical artifacts in the museum.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, decay is often viewed as a natural part of the life cycle, symbolizing the importance of renewal and regeneration.

verb

Definition

To undergo decomposition or decline in quality, strength, or vitality; to rot or weaken.

In ZH

็ปๅކๅˆ†่งฃๆˆ–่ดจ้‡ใ€ๅŠ›้‡ๆˆ–ๆดปๅŠ›็š„ไธ‹้™๏ผ›่…็ƒ‚ๆˆ–ๅ‡ๅผฑใ€‚

Examples

  • If food is left out too long, it will start to decay and become unsafe to eat.
  • The abandoned building began to decay after years of neglect.
  • The once-vibrant community began to decay after the factory closed.

Cultural Notes

The concept of decay can also relate to societal issues, such as urban decay, where neighborhoods deteriorate due to various economic and social factors.