dissipation
noun uk/ˌdɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
(DISAPPEARING)
[ U ] formal逐渐消失
the process of gradually disappearing
He sees a growing dissipation of our cultural values. 他看到我们的文化价值日益消散。
Scientists say the dissipation of the El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific in recent months is likely to bring more hurricanes sweeping up the Atlantic coast. 科学家们说，最近几个月太平洋地区厄尔尼诺现象的消散，可能会给大西洋海岸带来更多的飓风。
[ U ] physics specialized耗散
loss of energy, for example when something cools down
The energy balance reveals a continuous dissipation of energy. 能量平衡显示了能量的持续耗散。
The wavy edge to the discs is claimed to improve heat dissipation. 据称，圆盘的波浪形边缘可以改善散热效果。
See: dissipate
(BAD BEHAVIOUR)
[ U or C ] formal disapproving胡闹的玩乐，放荡
behaviour that involves spending too much time enjoying physical pleasures and harmful activities such as drinking a lot of alcohol
His descent into drunkenness and sexual dissipation filled him with self-disgust. 他陷入酗酒和性放荡，使他充满了自我厌恶。
Her mind seemed wholly occupied with dissipations to come. 她的脑子似乎完全被即将到来的纵情玩乐占据了。
See: dissipated
Synonyms: debaucherydissoluteness immorality