
好词典

源自拉丁语 'inhibere',意为'阻止、抑制',由 'in-'(在内)和 'habere'(持有)组成。
❶ 抑制剂,指能够减缓、阻止或干扰某种化学或生物过程的物质,常用于医学、化学和生物学领域。
“This drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.”
(这种药物作为该酶的抑制剂起作用。)
“The scientist tested several inhibitors to slow down the reaction.”
(科学家测试了几种抑制剂以减缓反应速度。)
❶ 阻碍物或抑制因素,指任何能够阻止或限制某事物发展或发挥作用的人或事物。
“Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of creativity.”
(恐惧可能成为创造力的强大抑制因素。)
“The strict regulations acted as an inhibitor to business growth.”
(严格的法规成为业务增长的阻碍。)
enzyme inhibitor — 酶抑制剂,特指能够降低酶活性的物质,在药物开发和生物化学研究中非常重要。
“Many antibiotics work by acting as enzyme inhibitors.”
(许多抗生素通过作为酶抑制剂发挥作用。)
corrosion inhibitor — 缓蚀剂,指添加到环境中以减少金属腐蚀速率的化学物质,广泛应用于工业领域。
“The water treatment plant uses corrosion inhibitors to protect the pipes.”
(水处理厂使用缓蚀剂来保护管道。)