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deterioration

/dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/ American
  • n. 恶化, 衰退
Definition
  • n. the process of becoming worse or weaker over time
Example
The doctor noticed a slow deterioration in his patient's health.
医生注意到病人的健康状况在缓慢恶化。