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- 衰老
衰老
shuāi lǎo
Meaning
- to age
- old and weak
Definition
指生物体随着年龄增长而出现的生理功能逐渐衰退的过程。
The process of gradual decline in physiological functions as an organism ages.
Usage
通常用于描述人或生物的老化和衰弱，强调身体机能、外貌或精神的衰退。
Commonly used to describe the aging and weakening of a person or organism, emphasizing decline in physical function, appearance, or spirit.
Examples
- 1 随着年龄的增长，他的身体开始衰老，行动变慢了。（As he grew older, his body began to age and his movements slowed down.）
- 2 这种疾病会加速细胞衰老，导致皮肤过早出现皱纹。（This disease accelerates cell aging, causing premature wrinkles on the skin.）
- 3 虽然她年事已高，但心态年轻，并不觉得自己在衰老。（Although she is advanced in years, she has a young mindset and does not feel she is aging.）
- 4 科学家正在研究延缓衰老的方法，以延长人类寿命。（Scientists are studying methods to delay aging in order to extend human lifespan.）
- 5 衰老是自然规律，每个人都无法避免。（Aging is a natural law that no one can avoid.）
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