for the worse
for the worse — 慣用語
1. used to say that a situation, condition, or relationship moves from a good or ac
惡化；變壞
情況、關係等變得更差
used to say that a situation, condition, or relationship moves from a good or acceptable state to a worse one; always follows a verb of change such as 'change', 'turn', or 'develop'
After the factory closed, the town's economy changed for the worse almost overnight.
工廠關閉後，該鎮的經濟幾乎在一夜之間就惡化了。
collocation: change for the worse
After arguing about money, Yael and her sister's relationship took a turn for the worse.
在為錢吵架之後，Yael 和妹妹的關係就變壞了。
collocation: take a turn for the worse
Ryo's health changed for the worse after the operation, and the doctors looked worried.
Ryo 在手術後健康惡化，醫生們都露出了擔憂的神情。
The weather took a turn for the worse, so Amira cancelled the hiking trip.
天氣轉壞，所以 Amira 取消了登山行程。
Traffic changed for the worse when builders blocked the main road for repairs.
施工人員堵住主要道路進行維修，此後交通狀況就變得更糟了。
- deteriorate
a more formal single-verb alternative; commonly used for health, conditions, or relationships
- decline
suggests a gradual downward movement; often used for quality, health, or standards
- for the better
the opposite expression; used with the same verbs to indicate improvement
用法筆記
Always follows verbs of change or development, such as 'change', 'take a turn', 'develop', or 'alter'. Never used directly after 'be' or 'become'.