to decay
01
썩다, 분해되다
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
Intransitive
예시들
The fallen leaves have decayed, enriching the soil with nutrients.
떨어진 나뭇잎이 썩어 토양을 영양분으로 풍부하게 했습니다.
1.1
쇠퇴하다, 부패하다
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
Intransitive
예시들
Without maintenance, the bridge will decay and collapse.
유지보수 없이, 다리는 부패하고 무너질 것입니다.
02
부패하다, 손상시키다
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
Transitive: to decay sth
예시들
Improper food storage can decay fruits and vegetables, leading to spoilage and the growth of harmful bacteria.
적절하지 않은 식품 저장은 과일과 채소를 부패시킬 수 있으며, 이는 상품의 부패와 유해한 박테리아의 성장으로 이어질 수 있습니다.
03
붕괴하다, 분해되다
(of a radioactive substance) undergoe fission or emits radiation, resulting in the transformation of its atomic nucleus into a different element or isotope
Intransitive: to decay into an element or isotope
예시들
Carbon-14 decays into nitrogen-14 through beta decay, emitting a beta particle.
탄소-14는 베타 붕괴를 통해 질소-14로 붕괴하며, 베타 입자를 방출합니다.
Decay
01
a gradual decrease in stored charge, current, or signal strength
예시들
Battery decay is faster in high temperatures.
02
the gradual process of decline, deterioration, or loss of quality, and the resulting inferior state
예시들
The team experienced skill decay after months without practice.
03
the decomposition or rotting of organic matter
예시들
Leaves undergo decay on the forest floor.
04
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance, emitting ionizing radiation
예시들
Decay of isotopes releases alpha and beta particles.
