dissociate
US /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
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
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It's important to dissociate yourself from negative influences.
重要的是要脱离负面影响。
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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
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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。
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Acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
酸在水中电离产生氢离子。