Decrepit
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 衰老的, 破旧的
- ［英］ adj. 衰老的, 破旧的 ( broken down or worn out by old age, illness, or long use)
- ［记］ de+crepit ( 破裂声) -> 破裂掉 -> 破旧的;
- ［同］ 参考: decrepitate ( 矿石等) 烧爆 派生词: decrepitude ( n. 衰老, 破旧)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decrepitus
- Date: 15th century
- 1. wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
- 2.
- a. impaired by use or wear ; worn-out
- b. fallen into ruin or disrepair
- 3. dilapidated, run-down
- Synonyms: see weak
- ? decrepitly adverb
