deteriorate
의미: To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or function over time.
Deteriorate describes a gradual decline or worsening, distinguishing it from sudden collapse or failure. It is used across many domains: health (a patient's condition deteriorating), infrastructure (a building deteriorating), relationships (relations between countries deteriorating), and quality (standards deteriorating). The word implies a process that unfolds over time rather than an instantaneous change.
예문
- The patient's condition began to deteriorate rapidly after the second round of treatment was discontinued. 第二轮治疗中止后,患者的病情开始急剧恶化。El estado del paciente comenzó a deteriorarse rápidamente tras suspender la segunda ronda de tratamiento.2回目の治療が中断された後、患者の状態は急速に悪化し始めました。2차 치료가 중단된 후 환자의 상태는 급격히 악화되기 시작했습니다.
- Relations between the two countries have deteriorated significantly following the trade dispute. 贸易争端发生后,两国关系显著恶化。Las relaciones entre los dos países se han deteriorado notablemente a raíz del conflicto comercial.貿易紛争を受けて、両国の関係は著しく悪化しました。무역 분쟁 이후 양국 관계는 현저히 악화되었습니다.
- Without regular maintenance, the Victorian bridge will continue to deteriorate until it becomes unsafe. 如果不进行定期维护,这座维多利亚时代的桥梁将持续老化,直至变得不安全。Sin un mantenimiento regular, el puente victoriano seguirá deteriorándose hasta volverse inseguro.定期的なメンテナンスがなければ、そのヴィクトリア朝時代の橋は安全でなくなるまで劣化し続けるでしょう。정기적인 유지보수가 없으면 그 빅토리아 시대 다리는 안전하지 않게 될 때까지 계속 노후화될 것입니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, professional, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Late Latin deteriorare (to make worse), from Latin deterior (lower, worse), a comparative form related to de (down from). It entered English in the late 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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