rot

UK
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US
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rotnoun
rots
pl
Traducciones
The rot in the wood made the structure unstable.
Гниль в дереве сделала конструкцию нестабильной.
The fruit was left out too long and began to show signs of rot.
Фрукты слишком долго оставались на улице и начали показывать признаки разложения.
Traducciones adicionales
Definiciones
The process of decaying or decomposing organic matter.
The rot in the fallen tree was evident as it crumbled underfoot.
A state of deterioration or decline, especially in moral or social conditions.
The rot in the organization became apparent when the corruption scandal broke out.
A disease in plants or animals characterized by decay.
The farmer was concerned about the rot affecting his potato crop.
Nonsense; foolish words or ideas.
Don’t talk rot — of course we can finish on time.
rotverb
rotted
Past Simple
rotted
Past Participle
rotting
Gerund
UK
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US
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Traducciones
The fruit began to rot in the sun.
Фрукты начали разлагаться на солнце.
The fallen leaves will rot over time.
Опавшие листья со временем сгниют.
Definiciones
To undergo decomposition or decay, typically as a result of bacterial or fungal action.
The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.
To deteriorate or decline in quality, condition, or value.
The old house was left to rot after the family moved away.
To cause (something) to decay or decompose.
Continuous exposure to damp can rot the beams of a house.
rotpast participle
Definiciones
Having decayed; decayed.
The barn was full of rotted beams.
rotgerund / present participle
Definiciones
Undergoing decay; decaying.
The rotting leaves emitted a pungent smell.
rotadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to decay or disease, e.g. 'rot fungus'
Definiciones
Relating to or caused by rot (decay).
Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.
rotinterjection
UK
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US
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Chiefly British exclamation meaning ‘nonsense; rubbish’
Definiciones
Used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of something as nonsense.
"Rot!" he exclaimed, slamming the book shut.