perish

/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

中文释义：死亡；消亡；腐烂

Many ancient civilizations perished due to environmental changes.

许多古代文明因环境变化而消亡。

Without proper preservation, the food will perish within days.

如果没有适当的保存，食物几天内就会腐烂。