rot

• 名词，指有机物腐烂、分解的过程或状态，也指腐败、衰退或恶化。

A noun referring to the process of decay, decomposition, or deterioration, especially in organic matter.

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1. Decay or decompositionB1formal

   The process of decaying or decomposing, especially of organic matter.

   腐烂

   • The wood was full of rot and had to be replaced.
   • The fruit was left out and began to show signs of rot.
   • Rot can spread quickly in damp conditions.

   同义词corruptiondecaydecompositionfesteringputrefactionspoilage

   反义词developmentgrowthpreservation

2. Nonsense or rubbishB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something that is foolish, worthless, or of poor quality.

   胡说八道

   • Don't talk rot! That's not true at all.
   • He was talking absolute rot about the project.
   • The movie was complete rot; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   同义词balderdashboshbunkclaptrapdrivelfoolishnessgarbagehogwashmalarkeynonsensepoppycockrubbishtommyrottwaddle

   反义词logicreasonsensesubstancetruthvaluewisdomworth

• 动词，表示有机物因细菌或真菌作用而分解、腐烂，也可引申指事物逐渐衰败、变质。

A verb used to indicate the process of decaying or decomposing, typically due to bacterial or fungal action.

1. Decompose or decayB1formal

   To undergo natural decomposition or decay, especially due to bacteria or fungi.

   腐烂

   • The fruit began to rot after being left in the sun.
   • Wood will rot if it stays wet for too long.
   • Leaves rot on the forest floor, enriching the soil.

   同义词decaydecomposemolderperishputrefyspoil

   反义词flourishpreservethrive

2. Deteriorate graduallyB2informal

   To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or strength.

   逐渐恶化

   • His teeth rotted from years of poor dental hygiene.
   • The old building is rotting away due to neglect.
   • Her skills began to rot after years of disuse.

   同义词decaydecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateputrefyspoilworsen

   反义词flourishimprovethrive

3. Prison slangC1slang

   To remain in prison for a long period of time.

   蹲大牢

   • He's been rotting in jail for ten years.
   • They left him to rot in that cell.
   • She doesn't want to rot in prison for a crime she didn't commit.

   同义词languish