decompose
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
1.
分解, 腐烂
to decay or to cause something to decay
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The organic matter began to decompose rapidly.
有机物开始迅速分解。
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Bacteria and fungi help to decompose dead plants and animals.
细菌和真菌有助于分解死亡的植物和动物。
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.
复杂的问题可以分解成更小、更易于管理的子问题。
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The scientist tried to decompose the chemical compound into its basic elements.
科学家试图将化合物分解成其基本元素。