decompose
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
1.
分解, 腐爛
to decay or to cause something to decay
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The organic matter began to decompose rapidly.
有機物開始迅速分解。
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Bacteria and fungi help to decompose dead plants and animals.
細菌和真菌有助於分解死亡的植物和動物。
2.
分解, 分析
to separate or be separated into simpler parts or elements
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The complex problem can be decomposed into smaller, manageable sub-problems.
複雜的問題可以分解成更小、更易於管理的子問題。
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The scientist tried to decompose the chemical compound into its basic elements.
科學家試圖將化合物分解成其基本元素。