dissipate
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6890 in the learning path
消散；使消散
Definitions
v. To gradually disappear or cause something to spread and disappear.
消散；使消散
v. To waste money, energy, or resources through careless use.
挥霍；浪费
Example
The morning mist began to dissipate as sunlight warmed the valley.
阳光温暖了山谷，晨雾开始消散。
Urban green spaces help dissipate heat, reducing the discomfort caused by high temperatures in densely populated areas.
城市绿地有助于散热，减轻人口密集地区高温带来的不适。
Collocations
- dissipate heat
- tension dissipates
- dissipate energy
Word family
- dissipation (n.)
Synonyms
- disperse
- dispel
Antonyms
- accumulate
Usage tip
可及物也可不及物：雾自行消散或风使雾消散。
FAQ
- What does dissipate mean?
- To gradually disappear or cause something to spread and disappear. To waste money, energy, or resources through careless use.
- How is dissipate pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/, US /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
