decrepit
dec
ˈdək
dēk
re
re
pit
pɪt
pit
British pronunciation
/dɪkɹˈɛpɪt/

“decrepit”的英语定义和含义

decrepit
01

老朽的, 衰弱的

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age
example
例子
The decrepit woman struggled to climb the stairs due to her frailty.
那位衰老的妇女由于身体虚弱而艰难地爬楼梯。
Despite his decrepit condition, the elderly man retained a sharp mind.
尽管他的衰老状况,这位老人仍然保持着敏锐的头脑。
02

破旧的, 老朽的

weakened or falling apart from age, neglect, or long use
example
例子
The decrepit bridge swayed dangerously with each passing truck.
破旧的桥梁在每辆卡车经过时都危险地摇晃。
He still drives a decrepit old van held together with duct tape.
他仍然开着一辆用胶带粘在一起的破旧旧货车。
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