disassociate /ˌdɪsəˈsəʊʃɪˌeɪt, -siːeɪt/ TEM8 ( disassociating, disassociated, disassociates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you disassociate yourself from something or someone, you say or show that you are not connected with them, usually in order to avoid trouble or blame. 与...撇清关系

  例：

  I wish to disassociate myself from this very sad decision.

  我希望能撇清和这个令人遗憾的决定的联系。

• 2. 

  V-T If you disassociate one group or thing from another, you separate them. (使)分离

  例：

  ...an attempt by the president to disassociate the military from politics.

  ...总统对分离军政的一次尝试。