decompose

US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
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1.

分解, 腐烂

to decay or to cause something to decay

:
The organic matter began to decompose rapidly.
有机物开始迅速分解
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

:
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。
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。