degenerate
US /dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
UK /dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
形容词
堕落的, 退化的
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline
示例:
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The once-great empire became degenerate and fell.
曾经伟大的帝国变得堕落并最终灭亡。
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His behavior was considered morally degenerate.
他的行为被认为是道德堕落的。
名词
堕落者, 败类
an immoral or corrupt person
示例:
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He was described as a moral degenerate.
他被描述为一个道德堕落者。
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The novel portrayed a society full of degenerates.
这部小说描绘了一个充满堕落者的社会。
动词
退化, 堕落
to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
示例:
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His health began to degenerate rapidly.
他的健康状况开始迅速恶化。
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The debate threatened to degenerate into a shouting match.
辩论有演变成一场争吵的危险。
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