1. | ~ sth 拆开,拆卸(机器或结构)to take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces |
I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it. 我得把发动机拆开来修理。 | |
The steel mill was dismantled piece by piece. 钢厂已经一块块拆散了。 |
2. | ~ sth (逐渐)废除,取消to end an organization or system gradually in an organized way |
The government was in the process of dismantling the state-owned industries. 政府正在着手逐步废除国有企业。 |