English Dictionary

graceful degradation

noun

(chiefly computing) The ability of a system to maintain at least some of its functionality when portions are not working, or when certain features are not available.

The graceful degradation of the old building was a sight to behold.

意味（1）

(chiefly computing) The ability of a system to maintain at least some of its functionality when portions are not working, or when certain features are not available.

Since we built the website with graceful degradation in mind, it will replace animations with textual cues if JavaScript is not available.