"decomposition" in Chinese (Simplified)
分解
Definition
将物体分解成更小部分的过程,尤其指动植物死亡后自然分解的过程。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式、科学用语,主要用于生物、化学、环境方面。常搭配“……的分解”、“分解速率”等。多指有机物的分解,也指化学过程。不用于描述群体或组织的分裂。
Examples
Decomposition happens when a leaf falls to the ground and breaks down over time.
当树叶落地并随着时间推移逐渐**分解**时,就发生了**分解**。
Bacteria play an important role in decomposition.
细菌在**分解**过程中起着重要作用。
The decomposition of food can create a bad smell.
食物的**分解**会产生难闻的气味。
Due to the heat, the decomposition of the plants happened much faster than usual.
由于高温,植物的**分解**比平常快得多。
Scientists study the decomposition of plastic to see how long it stays in the environment.
科学家研究塑料的**分解**,以了解它在环境中存在多长时间。
If you leave your lunch out, decomposition can start in just a few hours.
如果你把午餐放在外面,**分解**可能几小时内就会开始。