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decayed

/dɪˈkeɪd/

When used as an adjective, "decayed" often refers to physical rot (like teeth or food) or the decline of a place (like a building or city). When used as a verb, it is the past tense or past participle of "decay." It describes a process that has already happened. In medical contexts, such as dentistry, it specifically refers to the destruction of tooth enamel and dentin.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is procrastinating at her desk while Jessica is spiraling over a site visit report.

Jessica

The client's old warehouse looks totally decayed. I'm losing my mind.

Sarah

Just play it by ear. I'll touch up the photos later.

💡

Jessica uses 'decayed' to describe the dilapidated state of a building, reflecting her anxiety over the project's condition. Sarah responds with 'play it by ear' (an idiom meaning to handle a situation spontaneously) and 'touch up' (a phrasal verb for minor improvements), showcasing her laid-back, exhausted demeanor compared to Jessica's stress.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Rotted or decomposed through the action of bacteria, fungi, or chemical processes.

"The dentist noted several decayed teeth during the examination."

adjective

Having declined from a former state of power, prosperity, or health; in a state of decline.

"They walked through the decayed neighborhood, passing crumbling mansions and overgrown gardens."

verb (intransitive)

To have undergone the process of rotting or decomposing.

"The organic matter had decayed into rich compost over several months."

Từ liên quan

rotten decomposed putrid

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