新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

deteriorate

英  [dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • deteriorates , deteriorating , deteriorated

    1[I 不及物动词] 恶化

    If something deteriorates, it becomes worse in some way.

    近义词

    worsen

    双语例句

    例:

    There are fears that the situation might deteriorate into full-scale war.

    人们担心局势会恶化为全面战争。

    例:

    Relations between the two countries steadily deteriorated.

    这两个国家之间的关系持续恶化。

    例:

    Surface transport has become less and less viable with deteriorating road conditions.

    随着道路条件的恶化,地面交通变得越来越不可行。