polarize
US /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/
UK /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/
動詞
1.
兩極分化, 使對立
to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate into opposing groups
範例:
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The controversial issue continued to polarize public opinion.
這個有爭議的問題繼續兩極分化公眾輿論。
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His radical views tend to polarize his audience.
他的激進觀點往往會兩極分化他的聽眾。
2.
偏振
to restrict the vibrations of (light waves or other electromagnetic radiation) to one direction
範例:
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The sunglasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare.
這款太陽鏡旨在偏振光線，減少眩光。
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Scientists use special filters to polarize the laser beam.
科學家使用特殊濾光片來偏振雷射束。
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