neutralize
US /ˈnuː.trə.laɪz/
UK /ˈnuː.trə.laɪz/
動詞
1.
中和, 使無效, 抵消
to stop something from having an effect or being effective
範例:
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The team worked to neutralize the opponent's strong defense.
球隊努力瓦解對手強大的防守。
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The new law is designed to neutralize the influence of lobbyists.
新法律旨在抵消遊說者的影響。
2.
中和
to make a substance chemically neutral (neither acid nor alkaline)
範例:
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You can use baking soda to neutralize the acid.
你可以用小蘇打來中和酸。
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Lime was added to the soil to neutralize its acidity.
土壤中加入了石灰以中和其酸性。
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