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nounverb tooth decay蛀牙 The landlord had let the building fall into decay. 房东任由房子变得破烂不堪。 The smell of death and decay hung over the town. 城镇上空弥漫着死亡和腐烂的气味。 The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. economic/moral/urban decay经济衰退；道德败坏；城市衰落 the decay of the old industries旧工业的衰败 Bacteria stick to food debris in the teeth, causing decay. My dentist could not find any signs of decay. Smoking accelerates age-related decay in the heart and arteries. The derelict buildings are the signs of a town in decay. The wood is treated with preservative to prevent decay. This government promises to reverse industrial decay. Without a lot of money, the mayor won’t be able to stop urban decay. old buildings that had fallen into decay the slow decay of the castle and the surrounding buildings decaying leaves/teeth/food烂叶；蛀齿；腐烂食物 decaying inner city areas衰败中的内城区 decaying standards of morality日趋低下的道德标准 |