deterioration

deterioramento, peggioramento

Processo per cui la qualità, le condizioni o la salute peggiorano.

In inglese semplice: The process of becoming worse in quality, condition, or health.

• We noticed a deterioration in her health.
• Regular repairs can prevent further deterioration.
• The building showed signs of deterioration after years of neglect.

Come si usa: deterioration in something (Doctors noticed a deterioration in his health.); deterioration of something (Damp caused the deterioration of the wooden floor.)

Sinonimi: decline, worsening, decay

Contrari: improvement

Espressioni comuni: rapid deterioration, deterioration in something, prevent deterioration

periodo di deterioramento

Periodo durante il quale qualcosa peggiora.

In inglese semplice: The period of time during which something becomes worse.

• The deterioration lasted several years.
• During the deterioration, repairs became increasingly difficult.
• A brief deterioration was followed by a long recovery.

Sinonimi: period of decline

Espressioni comuni: a long deterioration, a brief deterioration, during the deterioration