dissociate

US /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
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1.

分离, 脱离, 撇清关系

disconnect or separate (something) from something else so that they are no longer in combination or association

:
It's important to dissociate yourself from negative influences.
重要的是要脱离负面影响。
The company tried to dissociate itself from the scandal.
该公司试图撇清与丑闻的关系。
2.

分解, 电离

(in chemistry) (of a molecule) split into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially reversibly

:
When heated, the compound will dissociate into its constituent elements.
加热时,该化合物将分解为其组成元素。
Acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
酸在水中电离产生氢离子。