degrade

/dɪˈgreɪd/

reduce the level of land, as by erosion

中文释义：降低；退化；侵蚀

Overgrazing can degrade the land, making it unsuitable for future agriculture.

过度放牧会使土地退化，变得不适合未来农业。

Plastic waste takes centuries to degrade in the natural environment.

塑料垃圾在自然环境中需要几个世纪才能降解。