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源自法语 'décomposer'(分解),由前缀 'de-'(表示反向)和 'composer'(组成)构成,字面意思为『解除组成』。
❶ 指有机物因腐烂而分解成更简单物质的状态,通常伴有气味或形态变化。
“The decomposed leaves enriched the soil with nutrients.”
(腐烂的树叶为土壤提供了丰富的养分。)
“A strong odor came from the decomposed food in the trash can.”
(垃圾桶里腐烂的食物散发出强烈的气味。)
❶ 使某物(尤指有机物)通过化学或生物过程分解为更简单的成分。
“Bacteria help decompose organic matter in compost piles.”
(细菌帮助分解堆肥中的有机物。)
“The body had decomposed beyond recognition after weeks in the swamp.”
(在沼泽中浸泡数周后,尸体已腐烂得无法辨认。)
decomposed granite — 指经过自然风化分解的花岗岩碎粒,常用于园林铺路材料。
“We used decomposed granite to create a permeable pathway in the garden.”
(我们用风化花岗岩碎粒在花园里铺设了透水小路。)