deteriorate
verb
UK/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/
US/dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
Definitions of deteriorate verb
- C1Intransitive(不及物动词)
to decline in quality or condition; to worsen
恶化；变坏
The condition of the old house deteriorated over time.
这栋老房子的状况随着时间恶化了。
The road conditions are deteriorating rapidly due to lack of maintenance.
由于缺乏维护，道路状况正在迅速恶化。
His health has deteriorated significantly in a matter of months.
他的健康在几个月内明显恶化了。