dissipate
v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) scatter or vanish (使某事物)消散, 消失
The mist quickly dissipated as the sun rose. 太阳升起时雾很快就消散了.
Her son's letter dissipated all her fears and anxiety. 她儿子的来信消除了她一切恐惧和焦虑.
2 [Tn] waste (time, money, etc) foolishly 浪费(时间、 金钱等)
dissipate one's efforts, energies, fortune 浪费自己的精力、 体力、 财产.
Today Native Americans express their anger over this business deal.
今天,美国的土著人对这桩买卖仍然愤愤不平。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether