deteriorate

• 动词，表示事物逐渐变坏、质量、状态或价值下降。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming progressively worse or declining in quality, condition, or value.

1. Become worseB2formal

   To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

   恶化

   • The patient's health began to deteriorate rapidly.
   • Relations between the two countries have deteriorated over the years.
   • The old building's condition deteriorated due to neglect.

   同义词decaydeclinedegeneratedegradeebbregressslideslipworsen

   反义词amelioratebetterimproverecover

2. Decay or break downB2formal

   To break down or decompose over time.

   恶化

   • The wooden fence deteriorated after years of rain and sun.
   • Food will deteriorate quickly if not stored properly.
   • The ancient manuscript deteriorated due to humidity.

   同义词corrodecrumbledecaydecomposedisintegrateeroderotspoil

   反义词improverepairstrengthen