decay [dɪˈke]

例句:

• The phosphate was deposited by the decay of marine microorganisms.
  海洋微生物腐烂后沉积形成磷酸盐。
  来自柯林斯例句
• There are problems of urban decay and gang violence.
  存在城市衰败和帮派暴力的问题。
  
• They turn these into acid, which causes decay.
  来自BBC
• When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease.
  牙斑如果不清除就会导致牙齿蛀蚀和牙龈疾病。
  
• Measure the age of the substance...from its radioactive decay.
  来自M. Marrin
• In nature, fungus deals with death and decay.
  来自SA
• This industry has been in decay for some time.
  这一工业进入衰败期已有一段时间。
  来自《权威词典》
• The buildings had started to fall into decay.
  建筑物开始衰败。
  来自《权威词典》
• The decay of the meat could have been prevented by proper refrigeration.
  如果经过适当的冷藏，这些肉本来不至于腐烂掉。
  来自《权威词典》