dismantle /dɪsˈmæntl̟/ verb dismantles; dismantled; dismmantling
dismantles; dismantled; dismmantling
Learner's definition of DISMANTLE
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1
: to take (something, such as a machine or structure) apart so that it is in separate pieces拆;拆卸 -
The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.机械修理工把发动机拆开进行维修。
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When will they dismantle the old bridge?他们什么时候拆那座旧桥?
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a dismantled power plant拆了的电厂
2
: to destroy (something) in an orderly way : to gradually cause (something) to come to an end废除;(逐步)取消 — dismantlement
/dɪsˈmæntl̟mənt/ noun [noncount]
— dismantling
noun [noncount]