objectify
US /əbˈdʒek.tɪ.faɪ/
UK /əbˈdʒek.tɪ.faɪ/
动词
1.
物化, 具体化
to express or embody (something abstract) in a concrete form
示例:
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The artist sought to objectify his emotions through his sculptures.
艺术家试图通过雕塑来物化他的情感。
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Philosophers often try to objectify abstract concepts.
哲学家们经常试图物化抽象概念。
2.
物化, 把...当作物品
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
示例:
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The advertisement was criticized for tending to objectify women.
该广告因倾向于物化女性而受到批评。
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It's important to recognize when you might be unconsciously objectifying someone.
重要的是要认识到你何时可能无意识地物化了某人。