In proportion as the resemblance decays, the probability diminishes; but still has some force as long as there remain any traces of the resemblance. 戴维·休谟.人性论.
From this point onward the glory of the Omayyad line decays. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯.世界史纲.
The rose blossoms into beauty, fades, and decays. Edward W. Byrn.十九世纪发明进展.
Each view of the imagination produces its peculiar passion, which decays away by degrees, and is followed by a sensible vibration after the stroke. 戴维·休谟.人性论.