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.
Mmm, I see. It feels a bit tense. what happened exactly?
哦,我知道了。摸起来有点硬。到底发生了什么事?
After the accident, all the lines and taps were clearly marked and new people joining the workforce were given a talk on safety before they started work.