"decomposition" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 分解

Definition

將物體分解成更小部分的過程，尤其指動植物死亡後的自然分解過程。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

正式、學術用詞，多用於生物、化學、環境科學。常搭配「……的分解」、「分解速率」等。多指有機物的分解，也可指化學過程。不用於表示組織解散。

Examples

Decomposition happens when a leaf falls to the ground and breaks down over time.

當樹葉落到地上並隨著時間逐漸**分解**時，就發生了**分解**。

Bacteria play an important role in decomposition.

細菌在**分解**過程中起著重要作用。

The decomposition of food can create a bad smell.

食物的**分解**會產生難聞的氣味。

Due to the heat, the decomposition of the plants happened much faster than usual.

由於高溫，植物的**分解**比平時快了許多。

Scientists study the decomposition of plastic to see how long it stays in the environment.

科學家研究塑膠的**分解**，以瞭解它在環境中存在多久。

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**可能幾小時內就會開始。