great but weakening building
definitions
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A large, impressive structure that is losing its structural integrity, stability, or strength.zh: 宏伟但削弱的建筑
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A powerful organization, institution, or system that is experiencing decline, instability, or loss of influence.zh: 宏大但衰落的机构
examples
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The engineers worked tirelessly to repair the great but weakening building.
工程师们不知疲倦地工作,以修复这座宏伟但正在削弱的建筑。
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She was like a strong pillar holding up a great but weakening building.
她就像一根坚固的柱子,支撑着一座宏大但正在衰落的机构。