dismantle
v[Tn]
1 take (sth) to pieces 将(某物)拆开; 拆除(某物)
dismantle a faulty motor, machine, etc (for repairs) 把有毛病的发动机、 机器等拆开(以便修理)
dismantle an exhibition, a theatrical set, etc 把所有展品、 戏剧布景等拆除
(fig 比喻) We should dismantle our inefficient tax system. 我们这个效益很差的税收制度应该废除.
2 remove fittings and furnishings from (a building or ship) 拆除(建筑物或船只)的装备.
Edward had heard of the famous singer from Europe.
爱德华曾听说过欧洲出身的著名歌星的事。
Shortly after this the famous H. M. S. Challenger expedition established the study of the sea-floor as a subject worthy of the most qualified physicists and geologists.