to deteriorate
01
恶化, 退化
to decline in quality, condition, or overall state
Intransitive
例子
If left untreated, metal exposed to harsh weather can deteriorate over time.
如果不加以处理，暴露在恶劣天气下的金属会随着时间的推移恶化。
Neglecting regular maintenance can cause a car 's performance to deteriorate.
忽视定期维护会导致汽车性能下降。
02
恶化, 使变坏
to make worse
Transitive: to deteriorate quality or condition of something
例子
The harsh weather conditions deteriorated the roads, causing potholes and cracks to form.
恶劣的天气条件恶化了道路，导致坑洼和裂缝的形成。
Continuous exposure to sunlight can deteriorate the quality of certain fabrics.
持续暴露在阳光下会降低某些面料的质量。
词汇树
deterioration
deteriorate
