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decomposed

UK //ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzd//US //ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd//

词源

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』。

adjective

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。)

同义词:rotten, decayed, putrefied

verb

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。)

同义词:break down, disintegrate, decay

常见短语

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。)