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分解 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decompose verb To break something down into its separate parts or components.
  • decomposition noun The natural biological breakdown of organic matter, such as into compost.
  • disassemble verb To take something apart, especially a machine or piece of equipment.
  • dismantle verb To take something apart piece by piece.
  • resolution noun A firm decision to do or not do something.
  • resolve verb To find a satisfactory solution to a problem or disagreement.

Senses

分解 is used for these senses in English:

  • break down (ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.
  • decompose (transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
  • decompose (intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
  • disassemble To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.
  • dismantle (transitive) To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.
  • resolution (sciences) The separation of the constituent parts (of a spectrum etc).
  • resolve To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

decompose — full definition

  1. verb To break something down into its separate parts or components.
  2. verb To rot or decay, especially through natural biological processes.

decomposition — full definition

  1. noun The natural biological breakdown of organic matter, such as into compost.
  2. noun The act of breaking something down into its parts for closer study.
  3. noun The splitting of something (a matrix, molecule, or number) into its basic constituent parts, especially in mathematics or science.

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