decayed

decayed

形容词

1. 腐烂的；腐朽的

形容物体或有机物因为腐烂、腐朽或分解而失去原有的结构、形态或特性。

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2. 衰落的；破败的

形容事物因年久失修、忽视或缺乏维护而变得破败不堪或失去原有的价值。

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名词

1. 腐烂；腐朽

表示物体或有机物腐烂、腐朽或分解的过程。

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2. 衰败；破败

表示事物的衰落或破败状态。

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词语辨析

decay, decompose, rot

这三个词都表示物体或有机物的腐烂、腐朽或分解。其中，"decay"强调逐渐变坏、衰退，常用于有机物；"decompose"强调分解为更简单的元素或化合物；"rot"则强调因微生物或真菌的作用而腐烂。

词汇扩充

1. tooth decay：蛀牙

2. moral decay：道德败坏

3. decayed tooth：龋齿

4. urban decay：城市衰败

5. decayed wood：腐朽的木材

近义词

rotten, deteriorated, deteriorating, decomposed, putrid

反义词

fresh, sound, intact, healthy

柯林斯词典

adjective

If something is decayed, its quality has become worse because it has been neglected or has not been used for a long time.

noun

If there is decay in something, the quality of it has become worse because it has been neglected or has not been used for a long time.

牛津词典

adjective

Having undergone decay; decomposed.

noun

The state or process of rotting or decomposition.

用法

The adjective "decayed" can be used to describe the state of something that has become rotten, deteriorated, or fallen into disrepair. It can also refer to the process of decomposition or the decline of something. The noun "decay" refers to the actual state of being decayed or the process of decay. It can be used in various contexts such as describing physical objects, organic matter, urban areas, or moral values.

例句

1. The smell in the room was unbearable due to the decayed food left in the trash can.
   由于垃圾桶里留下了腐烂的食物，房间里的气味难以忍受。
2. The decayed building stood abandoned for many years.
   这座破败的建筑物废弃了很多年。
3. The decay of the fallen leaves provides nutrients to the soil.
   落叶的腐烂为土壤提供养分。
4. The city's decay is evident in its crumbling infrastructure.
   城市的衰败在其摇摇欲坠的基础设施中显而易见。
5. The tooth decay was caused by poor oral hygiene.
   蛀牙是由于口腔卫生不好引起的。
6. The moral decay of society is a growing concern.
   社会的道德败坏是一个日益令人担忧的问题。
7. The decayed wood was infested with termites.
   腐朽的木材受到白蚁的侵害。
8. The fruit had decomposed and emitted a putrid smell.
   水果已经腐烂，发出一股恶臭。
9. The urban decay in that area is a result of neglect and economic decline.
   那个地区的城市衰败是疏于管理和经济衰退的结果。
10. Over time, the neglected garden deteriorated and became overgrown.
    随着时间的推移，被忽视的花园逐渐恶化并且变得丛生。
11. The decayed tooth needed to be extracted by the dentist.
    腐朽的牙齿需要由牙医拔除。
12. The abandoned house was in a state of decay.
    这所废弃的房屋处于破败状态。
13. The decay of the fallen leaves contributes to the natural cycle of nutrient recycling.
    落叶的腐烂有助于自然养分循环的过程。
14. Without proper maintenance, the infrastructure of the city will continue to decay.
    如果没有适当的维护，城市的基础设施将继续衰败。
15. The decayed fruit attracted flies and other insects.
    腐烂的水果吸引了苍蝇和其他昆虫。
16. Years of neglect resulted in the decay of the historic building.
    多年的忽视导致了这座历史建筑的衰败。
17. The decay of moral values in society has led to an increase in crime.
    社会道德价值观的衰败导致了犯罪的增加。
18. She refused to live in the decayed neighborhood and moved to a safer area.
    她拒绝住在那个破败的社区，并搬到了一个更安全的地方。
19. The decayed wood was replaced with new, sturdy beams.
    那些腐朽的木材被坚固的新梁替换了。
20. His once thriving business had fallen into decay due to mismanagement.
    由于管理不善，他曾经兴旺的生意已经衰败下来。
21. They witnessed the slow decay of their friendship as they grew apart.
    随着彼此疏远，他们目睹了他们友谊的缓慢消逝。
22. The decayed remains of the ancient city are now a tourist attraction.
    古城的遗址现在成为了一个旅游景点。