
sensitization
词源
源自拉丁语 'sensitis'(敏感的)和英语后缀 '-ization'(表示过程),最早记录于19世纪中期。
noun
❶ 指人或动物对某种物质或刺激变得敏感的过程,通常会导致过敏反应或更强的反应。
“Repeated exposure to the chemical led to sensitization and severe allergic reactions.”
(反复接触这种化学物质导致了敏感化并引发严重的过敏反应。)
“The doctor explained that sensitization to pollen can develop over time.”
(医生解释说,对花粉的敏感化可能会随着时间的推移而发展。)
❶ 在心理学中,指通过重复暴露于某种刺激而增强对该刺激的反应。
“Behavioral sensitization to drugs can lead to increased cravings over time.”
(对药物的行为敏感化可能会随着时间的推移导致更强的渴望。)
“The experiment demonstrated sensitization to loud noises in the test subjects.”
(实验证明了测试对象对巨大噪音的敏感化。)
常见短语
chemical sensitization — 指因接触化学物质而导致的过敏或敏感反应增强的过程。
“Workers should wear protective gear to prevent chemical sensitization.”
(工人应穿戴防护装备以防止化学物质敏感化。)
immune sensitization — 免疫系统对特定抗原产生增强反应的过程,可能导致过敏或自身免疫疾病。
“The vaccine aims to induce immune sensitization without causing full-blown disease.”
(该疫苗旨在诱导免疫敏感化而不引发全面疾病。)