degeneration
[dɪˌdʒen.ə'reɪ.ʃən] noun [S or U]
■the process by which something gets worse 恶化；衰退；退化•There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years.近些年来司法制度日渐腐败。 •High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.高血压可引起心肌变性。 |