neutralize
US /ˈnuː.trə.laɪz/
UK /ˈnuː.trə.laɪz/
动词
1.
中和, 使无效, 抵消
to stop something from having an effect or being effective
示例:
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The team worked to neutralize the opponent's strong defense.
球队努力瓦解对手强大的防守。
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The new law is designed to neutralize the influence of lobbyists.
新法律旨在抵消游说者的影响。
2.
中和
to make a substance chemically neutral (neither acid nor alkaline)
示例:
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You can use baking soda to neutralize the acid.
你可以用小苏打来中和酸。
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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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