decomposition

• de-前缀，表示‘相反’或‘去除’
• compose来自拉丁语‘componere’，意为‘放在一起’
• -ition后缀，表示‘行为或状态’

decomposition 可以拆解为 de-（相反或去除）+ compose（放在一起）+ -ition（行为或状态），意为分解或腐烂。

compose

来自拉丁语‘componere’，意为‘组成，创作’

composition

组成，构成；作品

decompose

分解，腐烂

decomposer

分解者，指在生态系统中分解有机物质的生物

1. 释义 1分解，腐烂

   The decomposition of organic matter is essential for recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.

2. 释义 1分解，腐烂

   Scientists study the decomposition rates of different materials to understand environmental processes.

3. 释义 1分解，腐烂

   Decomposition can be slowed down by freezing the substance.