dissolution

/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdi-sə-ˈlü-shən/ (ame, mw)

dissolution — 名詞

1. an official decision or procedure that brings an organization, company, or legal

1.名詞B2
釋義

解散；解除

正式終止組織或協議

an official decision or procedure that brings an organization, company, or legal agreement to an end

例句

After the election results were announced, the prime minister asked for the dissolution of parliament.

選舉結果公布後，總理要求解散國會。

collocation: dissolution of parliament

The company's dissolution was approved by the board of directors during an emergency meeting.

在緊急會議上，董事會批准了該公司的解散。

passive: dissolution was approved by...

同義詞
  • termination

    broader term; can apply to contracts, employment, or any ongoing process, not just organizations

  • disbandment

    specifically refers to a group of people separating rather than a legal entity ending

反義詞
  • formation

    the creation or establishment of an organization or agreement

文法句型

the dissolution of [organization/agreement]

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'of' to specify what is being ended. Most common in legal, political, and corporate contexts. 'Dissolution of parliament' is a fixed phrase in political systems where the head of state can end a parliamentary session and call a new election.

常見錯誤

❌The dissolution of the meeting was at 5 PM.
✅The meeting was adjourned at 5 PM.
💡'dissolution' refers to ending an institution or formal agreement, not an event or gathering.

2. a legal or mutual decision that puts an end to a marriage, romantic relationship

2.名詞B2
釋義

終止；結束

婚姻或關係的終結

a legal or mutual decision that puts an end to a marriage, romantic relationship, or close personal partnership

例句

After years of separation, Layla and Henrik agreed to the dissolution of their marriage.

分居多年後，Layla 和 Henrik 同意終止婚姻關係。

collocation: dissolution of marriage

The dissolution of their business partnership was handled by lawyers on both sides.

他們商業夥伴關係的終止由雙方律師處理。

legal register: handled by lawyers

同義詞
  • divorce

    more specific; only applies to marriage, not other relationships

  • breakup

    informal term for ending any romantic relationship

  • separation

    can be temporary; dissolution implies a final end

反義詞
  • union

    the joining together of two people in marriage or partnership

文法句型

the dissolution of [marriage/partnership]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 applies specifically to personal relationships and marriages, while sense 1 applies to organizations and legal agreements. In legal contexts, 'dissolution of marriage' is the formal term for divorce, often used in court documents and separation agreements.

常見錯誤

❌We decided on dissolution because we stopped loving each other.
✅We decided on a divorce / to end the relationship.
💡'dissolution' is a formal legal term; use 'divorce' or 'breakup' in everyday conversation about personal relationships.

3. the process by which a solid substance mixes evenly into a liquid, or the gradua

3.名詞C1
釋義

溶解；分解

固體在液體中溶化或物質裂解

the process by which a solid substance mixes evenly into a liquid, or the gradual breakdown of a material into smaller pieces or particles

例句

The dissolution of the sugar cube in hot tea took only a few seconds.

方糖在熱茶中的溶解只需要幾秒鐘。

everyday example of dissolution

Scientists measured the dissolution rate of calcium tablets in stomach acid during the experiment.

科學家在實驗中測量了鈣片在胃酸中的溶解速率。

scientific context: dissolution rate

同義詞
  • dissolving

    more common everyday word; 'dissolution' is the formal noun form

  • decomposition

    implies breaking down into chemical components, not necessarily in liquid

反義詞
  • precipitation

    the process by which a solid forms from a liquid solution; opposite of dissolution

文法句型

the dissolution of [substance] in [liquid]

用法筆記

Common in chemistry and pharmacology. 'Dissolution rate' is a technical term describing how quickly a substance dissolves. Distinguish from 'melting' (a solid becomes liquid by heat) — dissolution involves mixing with a liquid, not changing temperature.

常見錯誤

❌The dissolution of ice happens when it gets warm.
✅The melting of ice happens when it gets warm.
💡'dissolution' means mixing with a liquid (e.g., sugar in water); 'melting' means a solid turning to liquid through heat.

4. a pattern of living that involves excessive drinking, uncontrolled pleasure-seek

4.名詞C1
釋義

放縱；沉淪

耽於享樂、道德敗壞的生活方式

a pattern of living that involves excessive drinking, uncontrolled pleasure-seeking, and a lack of moral restraint

例句

The novel describes a wealthy man whose life of dissolution leads to his ruin.

這本小說描述了一個有錢人因放縱的生活而走向毀滅。

literary register: life of dissolution

Heather's family watched with sorrow as she sank into a life of dissolution and debt.

Heather 的家人眼睜睜看著她陷入沉淪和債務，心中充滿憂傷。

collocation: sank into dissolution

同義詞
  • debauchery

    stronger emphasis on sexual excess; more graphic and forceful in tone

  • decadence

    focuses on moral decline as part of a broader cultural or personal decay, not just behavior

反義詞
  • restraint

    self-control and discipline, especially in matters of pleasure

  • temperance

    moderation, especially in drinking alcohol

文法句型

a life of dissolution

dissolution [as abstract quality]

用法筆記

Formal or literary register. Typically describes a sustained pattern of behavior rather than a single act. Often carries strong moral judgment. Rare in everyday conversation — words like 'wild living' or 'debauchery' are more common in informal contexts.

常見錯誤

❌He spent the weekend in dissolution.
✅He spent the weekend drinking and partying.
💡'dissolution' describes a long-term lifestyle, not a short period of fun or indulgence.