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decayed
/dɪˈkeɪd/
形容詞自動詞
複数形: null過去形: decayed過去分詞: decayed現在分詞: decaying比較級: more decayed最上級: most decayed
This term carries a heavy sense of loss and biological breakdown. When used for physical matter, it evokes an image of organic breakdown, often associated with unpleasant odors or structural failure, such as a tooth cavity or a fallen log. When applied to social or architectural settings, it shifts toward a melancholic tone. It suggests a tragic fall from grace, where something once grand or vibrant has been slowly eroded by neglect, time, or economic failure.
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形容詞
[something]
Rotted or decomposed through the action of bacteria, fungi, or chemical processes.
"The dentist noted several decayed teeth during the examination."