to atrophy
01
萎缩, 退化
to gradually decline, typically due to lack of use, nourishment, or stimulation
Intransitive
例子
Without regular exercise, muscles can atrophy over time.
没有定期锻炼，肌肉会随着时间的推移萎缩。
The lack of proper care is currently causing the plant to atrophy.
缺乏适当的护理目前导致植物萎缩。
Atrophy
01
萎缩, 退化
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
例子
Prolonged immobilization can lead to muscle atrophy, causing weakness and loss of function.
长期不动会导致肌肉萎缩，引起无力和功能丧失。
Nerve damage may result in muscle atrophy in the affected area.
神经损伤可能导致受影响区域的肌肉萎缩。
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萎缩, 功能衰退
a decline in effectiveness or function due to underuse or neglect
例子
His skills experienced atrophy after years without practice.
多年不练习后，他的技能经历了萎缩。
The company suffered atrophy of its innovative capacity.
该公司遭受了其创新能力的萎缩。
