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Degenerate into Meaning in English

expression

dɪˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈdʒɛnɝət/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
di-JEN-er-ate IN-too
dɪˈdʒɛnərət/ /ˈɪntʊ
di-JEN-uh-ruht IN-tuh

释义

To change or develop into a worse or lower state, usually in quality, behavior, or condition.

用法与细微差别

Formal/academic tone. Used when something becomes much worse, often unexpectedly, especially behavior, discussions, or situations ('the meeting degenerated into an argument'). Not used for physical objects. Common mistake: don't use for neutral or positive changes.

例句

The peaceful protest degenerated into violence.

basic

Sometimes a friendly conversation can degenerate into an argument.

basic

The situation in the city quickly degenerated into chaos.

basic

By the end of the night, the party had degenerated into a mess, with people arguing everywhere.

natural

Their conversation about sports quickly degenerated into personal insults.

natural

What started as a debate on politics soon degenerated into a shouting match.

natural