decay

Hư hỏng, mục nát

the process of breaking down or rotting, especially in organic material such as food or wood

• decay of something

Collocations decay of teeth · decay of food

• The decay of the old wooden bridge was a safety hazard.

  Sự mục nát của cây cầu gỗ cũ là mối nguy hiểm về an toàn.

Suy giảm, thoái hóa

a gradual decline in quality, condition, or effectiveness over time

• decay of something

Collocations decay of society · decay of morals

• The city's infrastructure is showing signs of decay.

  Cơ sở hạ tầng của thành phố đang cho thấy dấu hiệu suy giảm.

Hư hỏng, mục nát

to break down or rot, especially in organic material such as food or wood

• something decays

Collocations food decaying in the fridge · wood decaying on the ground

• The old books were left to decay.

  Những cuốn sách cũ đã bị bỏ lại để hư hỏng.

Suy giảm, thoái hóa

to gradually decline in quality, condition, or effectiveness over time

• something decays

Collocations morals decay in society · the economy decaying over time

• The relationship between them had begun to decay.

  Mối quan hệ giữa họ đã bắt đầu suy giảm.