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Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.(of system, organization, etc.) chaotic
腐败的制度让人无法接受。
The corrupt system is unacceptable.
他腐败的臭名已经开始传开了。
His noisome reputation for corruption had already begun to spread.
我讨厌腐败的社会。
I hate corrupt society.
- 2
v.decayed; decompose; rotten
肉如果不冷藏,容易腐败。
Meat rots easily if it is not refrigerated.
吃腐败食物容易生病。
To eat putrid food is liable to get sick.
木材涂油漆,可以防止腐败。
Applying paint to wood can prevent it from rotting.
antonym
- 3
adj.(of ideas/behaviour) degenerate
腐败官员
corrupt official
腐败行为
corruption
腐败透顶
rotten to the core
Word usage
- Note"腐败" is different from "腐化". 1) "腐化" emphasizes the process of behavior; "腐败" is the result of "腐化" behavior. 2) "腐化" mostly refers to individuals; "腐败" can refer to individuals or society.