inhibitor
US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
名词
1.
抑制剂, 阻滞剂
a substance which slows down or prevents a process, such as a chemical reaction, or reduces the activity of a particular enzyme or other agent.
示例:
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The drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.
这种药物是酶的抑制剂。
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Corrosion inhibitors are added to prevent rust.
添加腐蚀抑制剂以防止生锈。
2.
阻碍, 抑制因素
a person or thing that inhibits or restrains.
示例:
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Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress.
恐惧可能是进步的强大阻碍。
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Lack of resources was a major inhibitor to the project's completion.
资源匮乏是项目完成的主要障碍。
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