"putrefaction" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 腐烂

Definition

腐烂是指有机物因为细菌作用而分解腐败，通常会产生难闻的气味。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“腐烂”多用于科学、医学或法医语境，描述微生物导致的有机物分解。普通口语中常说“变质”、“腐坏”。不要用在所有难闻的气味上。

Examples

The putrefaction of the animal was noticed by the strong smell.

这只动物的**腐烂**通过强烈的气味被发现。

Putrefaction happens when bacteria break down organic matter.

当细菌分解有机物时会发生**腐烂**。

The process of putrefaction releases gases and smells.

**腐烂**过程中会释放出气体和气味。

Experts analyzed the stage of putrefaction to estimate the time of death.

专家通过分析**腐烂**阶段来推测死亡时间。

The abandoned food quickly entered putrefaction in the summer heat.

遗弃的食物在夏季高温下很快开始**腐烂**。

A strong odor of putrefaction filled the old basement within days.

几天内老地下室被**腐烂**的强烈气味充满。