blight
A blight refers to a thing that spoils or damages something else, such as a disease that kills plants or a condition that causes urban decay. In a broader academic context, it describes a pervasive negative influence that hinders growth or ruins a reputation.
Beispiele
3 von 5The abandoned factory has become a blight on the neighborhood, attracting crime and lowering property values.
The derelict building is an eyesore that negatively impacts the local community.
Political corruption is a persistent blight on the nation's efforts to establish a stable democracy.
Illegal activities in government act as a destructive force against democratic progress.
That rusty old van sitting in the front yard is a total blight.
The decaying vehicle is a very ugly thing to look at.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Bad Light'. If a plant gets 'Bad Light' (blight), it withers and dies, and the whole garden looks ugly.
Schnelles Quiz
The newly constructed highway was criticized by locals as a ______ on the pristine mountain landscape.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: blight
Beispiele
The abandoned factory has become a blight on the neighborhood, attracting crime and lowering property values.
everydayThe derelict building is an eyesore that negatively impacts the local community.
Political corruption is a persistent blight on the nation's efforts to establish a stable democracy.
formalIllegal activities in government act as a destructive force against democratic progress.
That rusty old van sitting in the front yard is a total blight.
informalThe decaying vehicle is a very ugly thing to look at.
Researchers argue that urban blight is a direct consequence of decades of systemic disinvestment.
academicScholars suggest that city deterioration results from a lack of financial input over long periods.
The environmental scandal proved to be a lasting blight on the corporation's public image.
businessThe ecological disaster caused permanent damage to how the public views the company.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
a blight on someone's character
a flaw or past action that ruins someone's reputation
to cast a blight on
to spoil or cast a negative shadow over an event or situation
spread like a blight
to damage something quickly and extensively
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Blighty is an informal British term for Britain or 'home', whereas blight is a source of decay.
Bright refers to light or intelligence, while blight refers to darkness, decay, or ruin.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is frequently used in sociological and architectural contexts to discuss 'urban blight.' When used figuratively, it implies a deep-seated problem that is difficult to eradicate.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often confuse its usage as a noun and a verb; as a noun, it is a thing that ruins, while as a verb, it is the act of ruining. Avoid using it for minor, temporary inconveniences.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Bad Light'. If a plant gets 'Bad Light' (blight), it withers and dies, and the whole garden looks ugly.
Wortherkunft
The word appeared in the mid-16th century, originally referring to atmospheric conditions that caused plants to wither or turn black.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The term 'urban blight' was a central concept in mid-20th century American urban renewal policies, often used to justify the demolition of entire neighborhoods.
Schnelles Quiz
The newly constructed highway was criticized by locals as a ______ on the pristine mountain landscape.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: blight
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