degradation
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.
예시
3 / 5The heavy foot traffic has caused the degradation of the hiking trails.
High numbers of walkers have led to the wearing down of the paths.
International cooperation is essential to halt further environmental degradation.
Countries must work together to stop the worsening of nature's condition.
I've noticed a real degradation in the quality of the food here lately.
I have seen the food quality get much worse recently.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ of the ecosystem was caused by illegal logging and mining.
정답!
정답은: degradation
예시
The heavy foot traffic has caused the degradation of the hiking trails.
everydayHigh numbers of walkers have led to the wearing down of the paths.
International cooperation is essential to halt further environmental degradation.
formalCountries must work together to stop the worsening of nature's condition.
I've noticed a real degradation in the quality of the food here lately.
informalI have seen the food quality get much worse recently.
The study explores the chemical degradation of plastics in marine environments.
academicThe research looks at how plastic breaks down chemically in the sea.
We must ensure that cost-cutting measures do not lead to a degradation of service.
businessWe need to make sure saving money doesn't make our service worse.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Deterioration is a general word for getting worse, while degradation often implies a loss of rank, dignity, or a specific physical breakdown.
Depreciation refers specifically to the loss of financial value over time.
사용 참고사항
Use 'degradation' when discussing serious or systemic decline, especially in scientific, environmental, or social contexts. It sounds more formal and technical than 'worsening'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'degradation' as a verb; remember that 'degrade' is the verb and 'degradation' is the noun.
암기 팁
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.
어원
From the Late Latin 'degradatio', coming from 'de-' (down) and 'gradus' (step or grade).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
This word is frequently heard in global political discourse regarding climate change and 'environmental degradation'.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ of the ecosystem was caused by illegal logging and mining.
정답!
정답은: degradation
관련 어휘
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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