comminute

英 ['kɒmɪnjuːt] 美 ['kɒməˌnjuːt]
  • vt. 粉碎;分割

英文词源


comminute (v.)
1620s, from Latin comminutus, past participle of comminuere "to lessen, break into smaller parts," from com- "together" (see com-) + minuere "to make smaller" (see minus). Related: Comminuted; comminuting.

双语例句


1. Earthworms comminute the mineral fraction of soils.
蚯蚓粉碎土壤中的无机物碎片.

来自辞典例句

2. Your leave thumb suffer a comminute fracture.
你左手的拇指是粉碎性骨折.

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