单词 | dissolve |
释义 | dissolve —dissolvability, dissolvableness, n. —dissolvable, adj. —dissolver, n. —dissolvingly, adv. /di zolv"/, v. dissolved, dissolving, n. v.t. 1. to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water. 2. to melt; liquefy: to dissolve sugar into syrup. 3. to undo (a tie or bond); break up (a connection, union, etc.). 4. to break up (an assembly or organization); dismiss; disperse. 5. Govt. to order the termination of (a parliament or other legislative body). 6. to bring to an end; terminate; destroy: to dissolve one's hopes. 7. to separate into parts or elements; disintegrate. 8. to destroy the binding power or influence of: to dissolve a spell. 9. Law. to deprive of force; abrogate; annul: to dissolve a marriage. v.i. 10. to become dissolved, as in a solvent. 11. to become melted or liquefied. 12. to disintegrate, break up, or disperse. 13. to lose force, intensity, or strength. 14. to disappear gradually; fade away. 15. to break down emotionally; lose one's composure: The poor child dissolved in tears. 16. Motion Pictures , Television. to fade out one shot or scene while simultaneously fading in the next, overlapping the two during the process. n. 17. Also called lap dissolve, cross-dissolve. Motion Pictures, Television. a transition from one scene to the next made by dissolving. [1350-1400; ME < L dissolvere, equiv. to dis- DIS-1 + solvere to SOLVE] Syn. 1. See melt. 3. sever, loosen. 5. adjourn. |
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