rot

a/the fish rots from the head down

proverb Trouble or failure in an organization can be traced back to its leader(s). The board has to get rid of the CEO for the good of the company. I mean, a fish obviously rots from the head down. A: "I just found out that my boss got caught embezzling." B: "Huh. I guess a fish rots from the head down."

code rot

The tendency for computer software to become gradually worse in performance or responsiveness over time, eventually leading to it becoming completely faulty, unresponsive, or unusable. This is either due to software failing to remain up to date and compatible with the operating system in which it operates, or because the software's code has been updated or altered in ways that have introduced more bugs and errors over time. (It doesn't refer to actual physical decay.) If you want to develop programs that people continue to use for years to come, you've got to factor in ways to avoid code rot with each new update, the users will eventually move on to something that works better. A lot of people just let programs sit on their hard drives for years at a time without being updated or upgraded at all, and then are totally flabbergasted when code rot renders them totally unusable down the line.

crotch rot

A fungal infection of the genital area, especially in males, that typically manifests as a rash. I think I need to go to the doctor—this crotch rot isn't getting any better.

dry rot

A plant disease caused by fungi that thrives in humid, poorly-ventilated areas and causes wood to decay. The contractor thinks that dry rot has caused this part of the roof to cave in.

link rot

The process by which Internet links on a website or search engine lead to a URL that is no longer available. A word of advice to any up-and-coming bloggers or Internet writers in general—don't litter your writing with links to external sources because link rot will inevitably set in.

rot away

1. To decompose and decay over time. I bought a bunch of fruit, but it just sat in the bowl rotting away for several weeks, until I finally just threw it all out. It's a shame to see such a grand old house go unused and rot away like that.

2. To fall off of or away from something as a result of decay or decomposition. The disease causes patients' flesh to rot away in large patches. The door completely rotted away from the frame.

rot away at (someone or something)

1. To affect someone or something with or cause someone or something to undergo decay or decomposition. The disease causes necrosis, gradually rotting away at the patient's flesh. The moisture has been rotting away at the walls of the house.

2. To afflict someone with some persistent, agonizing feeling or emotion. The guilt has been rotting away at me ever since I stole that money. It's the kind of guilt that can rot away at you for years.

3. To waste one's life at some location. I don't want to rot away at some retirement home when I'm older. Ever since he lost his job he's just been smoking weed and rotting away at home.

rot off

1. To fall off of or away from something as a result of decomposition or decay. The disease causes patients' flesh to rot off in large patches. The door completely rotted off of the frame.

2. To cause something to fall off of or away from something as a result of decomposition or decay. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "rot" and "off." An infection in the tree is rotting its branches off. The moisture has been rotting off entire sections of the wall.

rot out

1. To become decayed or decomposed and start disintegrating. Often used in passive constructions. You can see that the floorboards are starting to rot out, so we'll need to pull everything up and start from scratch. It wasn't until we were already on the water that I realized the hull of the ship had rotted out.

2. To cause something to decay or decompose and begin disintegrating as a result. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "rot" and "out." Damp has rotted out the wood beneath the staircase, meaning the whole thing could collapse at any second. You're going to rot Zoe's teeth out with the amount of sugary snacks you let her eat!

rots of ruck

offensive slang An intentional mispronunciation of "lots of luck" based on the tendency of non-native English speakers from Southeast Asia, especially Japan and China, to conflate the sounds of the letter L and the letter R. My grandfather was always fond of wishing us "rots of ruck" whenever we left his house.

software rot

The tendency for computer software to become gradually worse in performance or responsiveness over time, eventually leading to it becoming completely faulty, unresponsive, or unusable. This is either due to software failing to remain up to date and compatible with the operating system in which it operates, or because the software's code has been updated or altered in ways that have introduced more bugs and errors over time. (It doesn't refer to actual physical decay.) If you want to develop programs that people continue to use for years to come, you've got to factor in ways to avoid software rot with each new update, the users will eventually move on to something that works better. A lot of people just let programs sit on their hard drives for years at a time without being updated or upgraded at all, and then are totally flabbergasted when software rot renders them totally unusable down the line.

stop the rot

To prevent further damage, loss, negative effects, etc., during a problematic situation. If we don't stop the rot now, the company might be in jeopardy of collapsing. We don't have time to figure out a long-term solution. For now, we just have to stop the rot.

talk rot

1. To say foolish things; to talk of nonsense. Don't pay Jonathan any mind, Mary, he's just talking rot again.

2. To exaggerate one's achievements or knowledge of some subject; to bluff or boast. Dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking rot if you ask me. It seemed like the candidate was talking rot for a while when the debate turned to the topic of tax policy and law.

the rot sets in

The situation deteriorates. When you start charging everything to credit cards, that's when the rot sets in, and you've dug a hole too big to get out of. It's clear that the management isn't trying to retain this as a viable business. The rot has set in for sure.

rot away

to decompose; to decompose and fall away. The fallen trees rotted away and surrendered their nutrients to the soil. As the wood rotted away, it became rich humus.

rot off

to decompose. If you don't clean and repaint that old windowsill, it will rot off. A few old branches finally rotted off, but the ancient tree looked as if it would survive the wet spell.

rot out

to decompose and fall out. If you don't clean your teeth regularly, they'll rot out! Some of the rafters in the shed rotted out, but we replaced them easily.

the rot sets in

a rapid succession of (usually unaccountable) failures begins.

the rot sets ˈin

a situation starts to get worse: The rot really set in when the team’s best player left the club last year.

stop the ˈrot

stop something getting worse, especially in politics or business: Our company’s profits were falling, so a new director was appointed to stop the rot.

rot out

1. To become completely hollow or ruined by decay or decomposition: If you don't see a dentist, your teeth will rot out. The abandoned building might collapse because its walls have rotted out.

2. To cause something to become completely hollow or ruined by decay or decomposition: The water from the leaky sink rotted out the floor boards. All that candy will rot your teeth out.

crotch-rot

n. a skin irritation or disease characterized by itching in the genital area, usually said of males. (see also grunge.) What will get rid of crotch-rot?

rot

n. nonsense. Don’t give me any more of your rot. Speak straight with me.

Rots of ruck!

(ˈrɑtsəˈrək)

exclam. Lots of luck! (Mocking a Japanese pronunciation.) Have a good trip, and rots of ruck!

software rot

n. an imaginary disease that causes computer programs to go bad over a long period of time. (Computers.) What you have here is not a bug, but just plain old software rot.

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释义	rot a/the fish rots from the head down proverb Trouble or failure in an organization can be traced back to its leader(s). The board has to get rid of the CEO for the good of the company. I mean, a fish obviously rots from the head down. A: "I just found out that my boss got caught embezzling." B: "Huh. I guess a fish rots from the head down." See also: down, fish, head, rot code rot The tendency for computer software to become gradually worse in performance or responsiveness over time, eventually leading to it becoming completely faulty, unresponsive, or unusable. This is either due to software failing to remain up to date and compatible with the operating system in which it operates, or because the software's code has been updated or altered in ways that have introduced more bugs and errors over time. (It doesn't refer to actual physical decay.) If you want to develop programs that people continue to use for years to come, you've got to factor in ways to avoid code rot with each new update, the users will eventually move on to something that works better. A lot of people just let programs sit on their hard drives for years at a time without being updated or upgraded at all, and then are totally flabbergasted when code rot renders them totally unusable down the line. See also: code, rot crotch rot A fungal infection of the genital area, especially in males, that typically manifests as a rash. I think I need to go to the doctor—this crotch rot isn't getting any better. See also: crotch, rot dry rot A plant disease caused by fungi that thrives in humid, poorly-ventilated areas and causes wood to decay. The contractor thinks that dry rot has caused this part of the roof to cave in. See also: dry, rot link rot The process by which Internet links on a website or search engine lead to a URL that is no longer available. A word of advice to any up-and-coming bloggers or Internet writers in general—don't litter your writing with links to external sources because link rot will inevitably set in. See also: link, rot rot away 1. To decompose and decay over time. I bought a bunch of fruit, but it just sat in the bowl rotting away for several weeks, until I finally just threw it all out. It's a shame to see such a grand old house go unused and rot away like that. 2. To fall off of or away from something as a result of decay or decomposition. The disease causes patients' flesh to rot away in large patches. The door completely rotted away from the frame. See also: away, rot rot away at (someone or something) 1. To affect someone or something with or cause someone or something to undergo decay or decomposition. The disease causes necrosis, gradually rotting away at the patient's flesh. The moisture has been rotting away at the walls of the house. 2. To afflict someone with some persistent, agonizing feeling or emotion. The guilt has been rotting away at me ever since I stole that money. It's the kind of guilt that can rot away at you for years. 3. To waste one's life at some location. I don't want to rot away at some retirement home when I'm older. Ever since he lost his job he's just been smoking weed and rotting away at home. See also: away, rot rot off 1. To fall off of or away from something as a result of decomposition or decay. The disease causes patients' flesh to rot off in large patches. The door completely rotted off of the frame. 2. To cause something to fall off of or away from something as a result of decomposition or decay. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "rot" and "off." An infection in the tree is rotting its branches off. The moisture has been rotting off entire sections of the wall. See also: off, rot rot out 1. To become decayed or decomposed and start disintegrating. Often used in passive constructions. You can see that the floorboards are starting to rot out, so we'll need to pull everything up and start from scratch. It wasn't until we were already on the water that I realized the hull of the ship had rotted out. 2. To cause something to decay or decompose and begin disintegrating as a result. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "rot" and "out." Damp has rotted out the wood beneath the staircase, meaning the whole thing could collapse at any second. You're going to rot Zoe's teeth out with the amount of sugary snacks you let her eat! See also: out, rot rots of ruck offensive slang An intentional mispronunciation of "lots of luck" based on the tendency of non-native English speakers from Southeast Asia, especially Japan and China, to conflate the sounds of the letter L and the letter R. My grandfather was always fond of wishing us "rots of ruck" whenever we left his house. See also: of, rot, ruck software rot The tendency for computer software to become gradually worse in performance or responsiveness over time, eventually leading to it becoming completely faulty, unresponsive, or unusable. This is either due to software failing to remain up to date and compatible with the operating system in which it operates, or because the software's code has been updated or altered in ways that have introduced more bugs and errors over time. (It doesn't refer to actual physical decay.) If you want to develop programs that people continue to use for years to come, you've got to factor in ways to avoid software rot with each new update, the users will eventually move on to something that works better. A lot of people just let programs sit on their hard drives for years at a time without being updated or upgraded at all, and then are totally flabbergasted when software rot renders them totally unusable down the line. See also: rot, software stop the rot To prevent further damage, loss, negative effects, etc., during a problematic situation. If we don't stop the rot now, the company might be in jeopardy of collapsing. We don't have time to figure out a long-term solution. For now, we just have to stop the rot. See also: rot, stop talk rot 1. To say foolish things; to talk of nonsense. Don't pay Jonathan any mind, Mary, he's just talking rot again. 2. To exaggerate one's achievements or knowledge of some subject; to bluff or boast. Dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking rot if you ask me. It seemed like the candidate was talking rot for a while when the debate turned to the topic of tax policy and law. See also: rot, talk the rot sets in The situation deteriorates. When you start charging everything to credit cards, that's when the rot sets in, and you've dug a hole too big to get out of. It's clear that the management isn't trying to retain this as a viable business. The rot has set in for sure. See also: rot, set Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. rot away to decompose; to decompose and fall away. The fallen trees rotted away and surrendered their nutrients to the soil. As the wood rotted away, it became rich humus. See also: away, rot rot off to decompose. If you don't clean and repaint that old windowsill, it will rot off. A few old branches finally rotted off, but the ancient tree looked as if it would survive the wet spell. See also: off, rot rot out to decompose and fall out. If you don't clean your teeth regularly, they'll rot out! Some of the rafters in the shed rotted out, but we replaced them easily. See also: out, rot McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. the rot sets in a rapid succession of (usually unaccountable) failures begins. See also: rot, set Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the rot sets ˈin a situation starts to get worse: The rot really set in when the team’s best player left the club last year. See also: rot, set stop the ˈrot stop something getting worse, especially in politics or business: Our company’s profits were falling, so a new director was appointed to stop the rot. See also: rot, stop Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary rot out v. 1. To become completely hollow or ruined by decay or decomposition: If you don't see a dentist, your teeth will rot out. The abandoned building might collapse because its walls have rotted out. 2. To cause something to become completely hollow or ruined by decay or decomposition: The water from the leaky sink rotted out the floor boards. All that candy will rot your teeth out. See also: out, rot The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. crotch-rot n. a skin irritation or disease characterized by itching in the genital area, usually said of males. (see also grunge.) What will get rid of crotch-rot? rot n. nonsense. Don’t give me any more of your rot. Speak straight with me. Rots of ruck! (ˈrɑtsəˈrək) exclam. Lots of luck! (Mocking a Japanese pronunciation.) Have a good trip, and rots of ruck! See also: of, Rot software rot n. an imaginary disease that causes computer programs to go bad over a long period of time. (Computers.) What you have here is not a bug, but just plain old software rot. See also: rot, software McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a/the fish rots from the head down a/the fish stinks from the head down cook the books cook the accounts be put out to grass be had up (for something) thick on the ground thick/thin on the ground cue (right) on cue References in periodicals archive If rain continued for a few consecutive days under warm conditions, the lesions developed with light brown to olive-green borders, expanded rapidly to cover the entire leaf, and caused extensive blighting and leaf rot (Fig. Fruit and vine rot of pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) as influenced by planting systems and weather parameters in East coast region of India Erwinia carotovora is the major cause of soft rot in potatoes leading to spoilage and food insecurity in Musanze District of Rwanda. Anti-bacterial activity of Guizotia scabra L. and Maesa lanceolata L. extracts on Erwinia carotovora L. responsible for Irish potato soft rot in Rwanda New molecular biology techniques and Nano-medicine applications are future of foot rot research and further traumatic injuries can be reduced by innovative biomechanics using indigenous biological material. Recent preventive and management approaches for ovine foot rot Another dog dies as Alabama Rot spreads further into Wales All the cases of Alabama Rot in Wales mapped as peak season approaches; It is known as 'dog's black death' Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerularvasculopathy), originated in America among greyhounds in the 1980s but UK cases have only been reported in the last six years. Fears deadly dog disease Alabama Rot has MUTATED and is now killing pets all year long; WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Until now the dreaded Alabama Rot has been thought to be a winter disease, but the deaths of two pets has forced a re-think among vets "We want to help raise awareness of Alabama Rot so other dog owners don't go through what we have." Deadly dog disease kills pet What are the symptoms of Alabama Rot? Skin lesions - They appear as a distinct swelling, a patch of red skin, or open and ulcer like. WARNING TO OWNERS OVER DOG DISEASES; Fears over Parvovirus and Alabama Rot which can often be fatal for pets Richard Morris, vet at Copthorne Vets in Shrewsbury, said a separate case of Alabama Rot had been confirmed. Alabama Rot confirmed by town's vet Potentially fatal disease Alabama Rot was first found in Britain in 2012, and it is believed more than 100 dogs have since died of it. Our dog's sore foot turned out to be fatal disease A statement said: "You may have seen some reports about cases of Alabama Rot in Redcar and Cleveland. No evidence of Alabama Rot The first case of Alabama rot in the UK was reported in 2012 and since then a number of dogs have died in North Wales and the south east. First Alabama rot case confirmed after dog's death Dotty has since died and is now thought to be the second dog to lose its life to Alabama Rot in the Redcar area this month. Deadly dog disease claims a second life Sour rot is a term that is widely and somewhat inexactly used to refer to a group of late-season bunch rots that are particularly problematic on tight-cluster or thin-skin grape varieties. Fruit Flies Play Role in Sour Rot Complex: Training system can impede development of disease The dog owners from Edgbaston, who do not want to be named, say their Hungarian Vizsla 15-month-old puppy Parker died after contracting Alabama Rot. Alert after rare disease kills beloved pet Parker; 'ALABAMA ROT' DEATH SPARKS WARNING
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