A stroke quickly decimates a small area of the brain, but surrounding brain tissue continues to die over several weeks.

中风迅速毁坏大脑的某一小片区域，但周围的脑组织却直到几周之后才会消亡。

It's because UV light decimates colors. Architects shy away from colors because within five years they look like a faded version of what they were.

因为紫外线会让建筑褪色，建筑师们不愿使用色彩，因为不出五年，颜色就会变淡。

As more water runs off, there is more erosion, while the drier conditions allow for a rise in the rodent population, which further decimates the soil.

随着更多的水分的流失，会有更多的侵蚀，同时旱情会让啮齿类动物数量上升，这又会毁坏土壤。