dissociate
US /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
1.
分離, 脫離, 撇清關係
disconnect or separate (something) from something else so that they are no longer in combination or association
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It's important to dissociate yourself from negative influences.
重要的是要脫離負面影響。
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The company tried to dissociate itself from the scandal.
該公司試圖撇清與醜聞的關係。
2.
分解, 電離
(in chemistry) (of a molecule) split into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially reversibly
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When heated, the compound will dissociate into its constituent elements.
加熱時，該化合物將分解為其組成元素。
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Acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
酸在水中電離產生氫離子。