degeneration
US /dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
退化, 墮落, 變質
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of quality, character, or efficiency
範例:
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The rapid degeneration of the ecosystem is a cause for concern.
生態系統的快速退化令人擔憂。
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Moral degeneration can lead to societal collapse.
道德墮落可能導致社會崩潰。
2.
變性, 退化
a state of decline or deterioration, especially in a biological or medical context
範例:
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Macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss in older adults.
黃斑變性是老年人視力喪失的常見原因。
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The doctor explained the degeneration of the joint cartilage.
醫生解釋了關節軟骨的退化。