deterioration
US: /dɪˈtɪɹiɝˌeɪʃən/
UK: /dɪtˌiəɹiəɹˈeɪʃən/
English - Vietnamese dictionary
deterioration /di,tiəriə'reiʃn/- danh từ
- sự làm hư hỏng
- sự làm giảm giá trị
- (nghĩa bóng) sự sa đoạ, sự trở nên xấu hơn
Collocation
ADJ.
marked, serious, significant
a serious deterioration in relations between the two governments
| rapid, sharp | gradual, progressive | mental, physical
Mental and physical deterioration both occur naturally with age.
| environmental
VERB + DETERIORATION
cause, lead to, result in
The stress led to a gradual deterioration in her health.
| prevent
Limits on the dumping of waste will at least prevent further environmental deterioration in the region.
| arrest
Steps need to be taken quickly to arrest the deterioration in the countries' relationship.
DETERIORATION + VERB
occur
PREP.
~ in
a rapid deterioration in his condition
PHRASES
signs of deterioration
The car's bodywork was already showing signs of deterioration.
