deteriorate
verb
UK/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/
US/dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
Definitions of deteriorate verb
- C1Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to decline in quality or condition; to worsen
惡化；變壞
The condition of the old house deteriorated over time.
這棟老房子的狀況隨著時間惡化了。
The road conditions are deteriorating rapidly due to lack of maintenance.
由於缺乏維護，道路狀況正在迅速惡化。
His health has deteriorated significantly in a matter of months.
他的健康在幾個月內明顯惡化了。