v.  恶化，堕落，退化

a.  堕落的，腐化的

n.  堕落的人，败类

• degeneration

• n.  蜕化；衰退；堕落

• neurodegenerative  a. 神经变性的

• physical and mental degeneration  身心退化

• social/moral degeneration 

  社会倒退；道德沦丧

• degeneration of the land  土壤贫瘠化

• The conference degenerated into a complete fiasco. 这次大会开得一塌糊涂。

• The painting was condemned as ‘degenerate’. 这幅画被谴责为 “有伤风化” 。

• Her health degenerated quickly.

  她的健康状况迅速恶化。

• It is also critical for socially charged neuroscience issues such as the genetic basis for a particular behavior, the therapeutic potential of stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases, or the use of animal models, areas where the public understanding of science can also influence policy and funding decisions. 神经变性疾病

BrE /əˈbɔːt/ ; NAmE /əˈbɔːrt/