dismantle
verb
UK/dɪˈsmæn.tᵊl/
US/dɪˈsmæn.t̬ᵊl/
Definitions of dismantle verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To take apart a machine or structure into separate pieces.
拆开；拆卸
He carefully dismantled the oven to repair it, noting the position of each part.
他小心翼翼地拆开烤箱进行修理，并记下每个零件的位置。
The old computer needs to be dismantled for parts recycling.
这台旧电脑需要拆解以进行零件回收。
They had to dismantle the huge bookcase before moving.
他们在搬运前不得不拆开这个巨大的书柜。
- Transitive(及物动词)
To gradually get rid of an organization or system.
逐步废除；解散
The company is gradually dismantling some of its departments to cut costs.
该公司正在逐步解散一些部门以削减成本。
The government plans to dismantle the current welfare system over the next few years.
政府计划在未来几年内逐步废除现有的福利制度。
They believe the proposal is designed to dismantle existing environmental protection laws.
他们认为该提案旨在废除现有的环境保护法。