decompose

vt.

1. 分解
   decompose a chemical compound

   分解化学合成物

   A prism decomposes light.

   棱镜分解光。

2. 使腐烂

vi.

1. 被分解
2. 腐烂
   The meat began to decompose after some time in the sun.

   肉在太阳下放了一些时候后开始腐败。