rot
/rɒt/ (bre, ipa) · /rɑːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrät/ (ame, mw)
rot — 動詞
- rotpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rotshe / she / it
- rottedpast simple
- rotting-ing form
1. to break down and change form through the natural action of bacteria, fungi, or
腐爛；腐朽
有機物因細菌或化學作用而分解
to break down and change form through the natural action of bacteria, fungi, or chemicals, so that the original material becomes softer, weaker, or damaged — for example, old fruit, damp wood, or unbrushed teeth.
The wooden fence behind Mei's house began to rot after years of heavy rain.
Mei 家後面的木柵欄經過多年大雨後開始腐爛。
intransitive: noun + began to rot
If you leave apples in a warm bowl for weeks, they will rot and smell bad.
如果把蘋果放在溫暖的碗裡好幾個星期，它們就會腐爛並發出臭味。
conditional: if...will rot
Haruto discovered that the bottom of his boat had rotted from years in salt water.
Haruto 發現他的船底因長年泡在海水裡而腐朽了。
Eating too much sugar can cause your teeth to rot if you do not brush them well.
吃太多糖會導致牙齒蛀蝕，如果不仔細刷牙的話。
Wet leaves in a dark corner of the garden will rot and turn into soil.
花園暗角裡的濕葉子會腐爛並變成土壤。
- preserve
to keep something in its original condition and prevent decay
- keep fresh
to maintain food in good condition through cooling or wrapping
文法句型
rot (intransitive)
rot + noun (causative)
rot away
be rotted by + noun
用法筆記
This verb can be used intransitively (The wood rots) or transitively to mean 'cause something to rot' (Dampness rots the fence boards). The phrasal form rot away emphasises a slow, complete process of decay.
常見錯誤
rot — 名詞
1. the natural process in which organic material breaks down into simpler matter th
腐爛；腐敗
有機物分解的過程或狀態
the natural process in which organic material breaks down into simpler matter through the action of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms, often causing a soft texture, discoloration, and a bad smell.
The old wooden window frames were full of dry rot and had to be removed.
舊木窗框裡滿是乾腐菌，必須全部拆掉。
collocation: dry rot (fungal wood decay in buildings)
Dentists explain that tooth rot happens when sugar and bacteria mix in the mouth.
牙醫解釋說，蛀牙是糖和細菌在口腔中混合造成的。
collocation: tooth rot
The landlord ignored the rot in the floorboards until a hole appeared.
房東一直無視地板裡的腐朽，直到地板出現了一個洞。
Fruit rot spreads quickly in warm weather, so farmers check their crops daily.
水果腐爛在溫暖天氣下擴散得很快，所以農民每天檢查作物。
If left untreated, the rot in the shed roof will spread to the walls as well.
如果不處理，棚頂的腐朽會蔓延到牆壁。
- decay
nearly identical meaning but slightly broader; can include non-biological deterioration
- decomposition
more formal and scientific; emphasises the chemical process of breaking down
- spoilage
specifically refers to food going bad and becoming unfit to eat
- preservation
the act of keeping something in good condition and preventing decay
- freshness
the state of being new, not decayed, especially of food
文法句型
noun + rot
dry rot
tooth rot
rot sets in
stop the rot
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Frequently appears in compound nouns naming specific types of decay: dry rot (fungal damage to wood), tooth rot (informal term for cavities), brown rot (a plant disease). The phrase 'stop the rot' can be used literally or figuratively to mean 'prevent a bad situation from getting worse.'
常見錯誤
2. words or ideas that are foolish, untrue, or pointless — used to dismiss an opini
胡說；廢話
指愚蠢、不真實或毫無價值的言論
words or ideas that are foolish, untrue, or pointless — used to dismiss an opinion or claim as having no value.
Sophie listened to his excuses and told him they were absolute rot.
Sophie 聽完他的藉口後說那完全是胡說八道。
collocation: absolute rot
The article in that magazine is complete rot — none of the facts are correct.
那本雜誌的文章全是一派胡言——沒有一個事實是對的。
collocation: complete rot
Don't talk rot, Amir! There is no way we can finish this by tomorrow morning.
別胡說了，Amir！我們明天早上之前根本不可能完成。
The man at the party claimed the earth was flat, and everyone laughed at such rot.
派對上那個男人說地球是平的，每個人都嘲笑這種廢話。
Fatima thinks the new rules are a load of rot that will only cause confusion.
Fatima 認為新規定是一堆廢話，只會造成混亂。
文法句型
talk rot
absolute / complete rot
It is rot to + infinitive
用法筆記
Informal British English expression that dismisses an idea or statement as silly, untrue, or worthless. Common in exclamations: 'What rot!' or 'That's a load of rot!' Similar in meaning and register to 'rubbish' in British English and 'garbage' in American English.