decadence

'dekәdәns

托福GRE

n the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

n. 颓废

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

decadence 由前缀 de-（表示向下、降低）和词根 cad（表示跌落、下降）以及后缀 -ence（表示状态或性质）组成，整体意思是“衰落的状态”。

例句

1. The city's decadence was evident in its abandoned buildings and empty streets.

这座城市的衰败在于废弃的建筑和空荡荡的街道。

2. Many believe that the decadence of society is caused by a lack of strong values.

许多人认为社会的衰败是由于缺乏坚定的价值观。

3. The novel explores themes of decadence and moral decline in the characters' lives.

这部小说探讨了角色生活中的衰败和道德堕落的主题。