dilapidated

di'læpideitid

雅思GRE Collins 1

v bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse
v fall into decay or ruin
s in deplorable condition

a. 破坏的；荒废的, 要塌似的

Collins 星级

14,551

BNC 频率

13,887

使用频率

dilapidated 可以拆分为 di-（表示分开、散开）和 lapid（源自拉丁文，意为石头），以及 -ated（形容词后缀）。整体意思是“石头散落的”，形象地表达了破旧、倒塌的状态。

例句

1. The old house was dilapidated and needed a lot of repairs.

这座老房子破旧不堪，需要进行很多修理。

2. They decided to renovate the dilapidated school to create a better learning environment.

他们决定翻新这所破旧的学校，以创造一个更好的学习环境。

3. The dilapidated bridge was closed for safety reasons.

由于安全原因，这座破旧的桥被关闭了。