degenerate
US /dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
UK /dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
形容詞
墮落的, 退化的
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline
範例:
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The once-great empire became degenerate and fell.
曾經偉大的帝國變得墮落並最終滅亡。
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His behavior was considered morally degenerate.
他的行為被認為是道德墮落的。
名詞
墮落者, 敗類
an immoral or corrupt person
範例:
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He was described as a moral degenerate.
他被描述為一個道德墮落者。
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The novel portrayed a society full of degenerates.
這部小說描繪了一個充滿墮落者的社會。
動詞
退化, 墮落
to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
範例:
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His health began to degenerate rapidly.
他的健康狀況開始迅速惡化。
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The debate threatened to degenerate into a shouting match.
辯論有演變成一場爭吵的危險。
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