decadence
翻译
颓废, 堕落
例句
The novel depicts the decadence of the aristocracy.
这部小说描绘了贵族的颓废。
Some see modern art as a sign of cultural decadence.
有些人将现代艺术视为文化颓废的标志。
语法模式
a sign of decadence 颓废的标志 The excessive parties were a sign of their decadence.
近义词
同义词：decline, decay, corruption; 反义词：morality, virtue
词源
源自拉丁语“de-”（向下）+“cadere”（落下）。字面意思是“衰落”。
记忆技巧
可以联想“decay dance”（腐朽的舞蹈）——一个社会在衰败中跳舞，代表道德的沦丧。