polarize
US /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/
UK /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/
1.
membahagikan, mempolarisasi
to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate into opposing groups
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The controversial issue continued to polarize public opinion.
Isu kontroversi itu terus membahagikan pendapat umum.
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His radical views tend to polarize his audience.
Pandangan radikalnya cenderung membahagikan penontonnya.
2.
mengutubkan
to restrict the vibrations of (light waves or other electromagnetic radiation) to one direction
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The sunglasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare.
Cermin mata hitam direka untuk mengutubkan cahaya, mengurangkan silau.
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Scientists use special filters to polarize the laser beam.
Saintis menggunakan penapis khas untuk mengutubkan pancaran laser.