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源自法语 neutraliser,基于拉丁语 neuter('两者都不')与后缀 -ize('使...化')结合,字面意为'使处于中立状态'。
❶ 使某物失去作用或效果,通常指通过化学反应或对抗手段消除其影响。
“The antidote can neutralize the poison in your body.”
(解毒剂可以中和体内的毒素。)
“Adding baking soda will neutralize the acid in the solution.”
(加入小苏打会中和溶液中的酸性物质。)
neutralize the threat — 消除威胁,通常指通过行动使潜在的危险或敌对势力失去危害能力。
“Special forces were sent to neutralize the threat posed by the terrorists.”
(派出特种部队以消除恐怖分子构成的威胁。)