to decompose
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分解, 腐烂
to break down into simpler parts or substances
Intransitive
例子
Organic matter can decompose into nutrient-rich soil.
有机物可以分解成营养丰富的土壤。
The compost pile is currently decomposing, turning kitchen scraps into compost.
堆肥堆目前正在分解，将厨房垃圾变成堆肥。
02
分解, 被分解
to cause something to break down or disintegrate into simpler substances
Transitive: to decompose organic matter
例子
The composting process decomposes organic waste into nutrient-rich soil through the action of bacteria and other microorganisms.
堆肥过程通过细菌和其他微生物的作用将有机废物分解成营养丰富的土壤。
Industrial enzymes are used to decompose cellulose into simpler sugars, which can then be fermented into biofuels.
工业酶用于将纤维素分解成更简单的糖，然后可以发酵成生物燃料。
词汇树
decomposable
decompose
compose
