During the war, the area fell into decay.

【decay】战争期间这个地区衰败了。

Houses were allowed to fall into decay and actual ruin; trees were cut down for the sake of the few shillings which the poor sticks would fetch; the building became inexpressibly mean and hideous.

房屋被允许陷入腐烂和真正的废墟中； 为了可怜的木棍能挣到的几先令， 树木被砍倒了。 这座建筑变得极其简陋和丑陋。