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 de·com·pose /ˌdikəmˈpoz/
 (vt.)(vi.)分解,(使)腐爛

 de·com·pose /ˌdɪkəmˈpoz/ 動詞

 decompose
 分解

 De·com·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Decomposing.]  To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay.

 De·com·pose, v. i. To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.
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 decompose
      v 1: separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
           [syn: break up, break down]
      2: lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the
         particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission
         process" [syn: disintegrate, decay]
      3: break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat" [syn: rot,
          molder, moulder]