1. The smell of putrescence filled the air, indicating the presence of decaying organic matter.
腐臭的气味弥漫在空气中，表明有腐烂的有机物存在。

2. The city was plagued by the putrescence of corruption, with officials embezzling public funds.
这座城市被腐败的腐朽问题困扰着，官员们贪污公款。