dissolve /dɪˈzɒlv/ CET4 TEM4 ( dissolving, dissolved, dissolves )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If a substance dissolves in liquid or if you dissolve it, it becomes mixed with the liquid and disappears. 使溶解; 溶解

  例：

  Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.

  微微加热直到糖溶解。

• 2. 

  V-T When an organization or institution is dissolved, it is officially ended or broken up. 解散 (组织或机构)

  例：

  The committee has been dissolved.

  委员会被解散了。

• 3. 

  V-T When a parliament is dissolved, it is formally ended, so that elections for a new parliament can be held. 解散 (议会)

  例：

  The present assembly will be dissolved on April 30th.

  本届议会将于4月30日解散。

• 4. 

  V-T When a marriage or business arrangement is dissolved, it is officially ended. 解除 (婚姻关系或业务协议) [usu passive]

  例：

  The marriage was dissolved in 1976.

  那桩婚姻在1976年被解除了。

• 5. 

  V-T/V-I If something such as a problem or feeling dissolves or is dissolved, it becomes weaker and disappears. 使消失; 消失

  例：

  His new-found optimism dissolved.

  他刚刚建立的乐观情绪消失了。