deteriorate

英语词汇
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词性：v.
音标： [dɪˈtɪriəreɪt]
释义：[变得]恶化，堕落，退化；~ into sth. 恶化成某事

When something gets worse due to neglect or an unfortunate health problem, stuff starts to deteriorate — or fall apart.

The word deteriorate describes anytime something gets worse. Due to neglect, a relationship can deteriorate but so can the American highway system. Sadly, there seems to be no end to applications for the word deteriorate. And, the truth is at a certain age we all start deteriorating too.

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Unfortunately, the patient continues to deteriorate.

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I’m a chef. My skills are deteriorating.

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Clark, things are really deteriorating around here.

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Okay, we have a deteriorating situation in Venezuela.

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There is a deteriorating situation here, and we gotta do something about it.