B2 adjective رسمی

degradation

/ˌdeɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

The process by which something is made worse, weaker, or lower in quality. It is commonly used to describe the decline of environmental conditions, moral standards, or the physical breakdown of materials.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

The heavy foot traffic has caused the degradation of the hiking trails.

High numbers of walkers have led to the wearing down of the paths.

2

International cooperation is essential to halt further environmental degradation.

Countries must work together to stop the worsening of nature's condition.

3

I've noticed a real degradation in the quality of the food here lately.

I have seen the food quality get much worse recently.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
degradation
Verb
degrade
قید
degradingly
صفت
degrading
مرتبط
degradability
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'de-grade' as moving 'down a grade.' If a student goes from an A to a D, that is a degradation of their academic standing.

آزمون سریع

The ______ of the ecosystem was caused by illegal logging and mining.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: degradation

مثال‌ها

1

The heavy foot traffic has caused the degradation of the hiking trails.

everyday

High numbers of walkers have led to the wearing down of the paths.

2

International cooperation is essential to halt further environmental degradation.

formal

Countries must work together to stop the worsening of nature's condition.

3

I've noticed a real degradation in the quality of the food here lately.

informal

I have seen the food quality get much worse recently.

4

The study explores the chemical degradation of plastics in marine environments.

academic

The research looks at how plastic breaks down chemically in the sea.

5

We must ensure that cost-cutting measures do not lead to a degradation of service.

business

We need to make sure saving money doesn't make our service worse.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
degradation
Verb
degrade
قید
degradingly
صفت
degrading
مرتبط
degradability

ترکیب‌های رایج

environmental degradation the damage caused to the natural world
soil degradation the decline in soil quality and fertility
moral degradation the loss of ethical standards or values
rapid degradation a very fast decline in quality or condition
material degradation the physical breaking down of a substance

عبارات رایج

suffer degradation

to experience a decline in status or quality

halt degradation

to stop a process of worsening

human degradation

the loss of dignity or respect for people

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

degradation vs deterioration

Deterioration is a general word for getting worse, while degradation often implies a loss of rank, dignity, or a specific physical breakdown.

degradation vs depreciation

Depreciation refers specifically to the loss of financial value over time.

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نکات کاربردی

Use 'degradation' when discussing serious or systemic decline, especially in scientific, environmental, or social contexts. It sounds more formal and technical than 'worsening'.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners sometimes use 'degradation' as a verb; remember that 'degrade' is the verb and 'degradation' is the noun.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'de-grade' as moving 'down a grade.' If a student goes from an A to a D, that is a degradation of their academic standing.

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ریشه کلمه

From the Late Latin 'degradatio', coming from 'de-' (down) and 'gradus' (step or grade).

الگوهای دستوری

Uncountable noun in general contexts Can be countable in scientific contexts referring to specific types of breakdown Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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بافت فرهنگی

This word is frequently heard in global political discourse regarding climate change and 'environmental degradation'.

آزمون سریع

The ______ of the ecosystem was caused by illegal logging and mining.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: degradation

لغات مرتبط

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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