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恶化, 退化
to decline in quality, condition, or overall state
- If left untreated, metal exposed to harsh weather can deteriorate over time.
如果不加以处理，暴露在恶劣天气下的金属会随着时间的推移恶化。
- Neglecting regular maintenance can cause a car's performance to deteriorate.
忽视定期维护会导致汽车性能下降。
- The health of plants may deteriorate if not provided with proper care.
如果不提供适当的护理，植物的健康可能会恶化。
- Relationships can deteriorate if communication and understanding break down.
如果沟通和理解崩溃，关系可能会恶化。
- Continuous exposure to sunlight can cause colors to fade and materials to deteriorate.
持续暴露在阳光下会导致颜色褪色和材料恶化。
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恶化, 使变坏
to make worse
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- The harsh weather conditions deteriorated the roads, causing potholes and cracks to form.
恶劣的天气条件恶化了道路，导致坑洼和裂缝的形成。
- Continuous exposure to sunlight can deteriorate the quality of certain fabrics.
持续暴露在阳光下会降低某些面料的质量。
- Neglecting regular maintenance can deteriorate the condition of machinery and equipment.
忽视定期维护可能会恶化机械和设备的状态。
- The use of harsh chemicals can deteriorate the surface of some types of countertops.
使用刺激性化学品可能会恶化某些类型台面的表面。
- Lack of proper care can deteriorate the condition of wooden furniture, causing it to warp and splinter.
缺乏适当的护理会恶化木制家具的状况，导致其变形和开裂。
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