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sensitizing

UK //ˈsen.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ//US //ˈsen.sə.taɪ.zɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'sensitis'(感觉的)+ 后缀 '-ize'(使...化)+ '-ing'(现在分词/形容词后缀),19世纪中期开始使用。

verb

❶ 使某物或某人对特定刺激或情况变得敏感,通常指通过某种处理或暴露使其更容易产生反应。

“The treatment is aimed at sensitizing the immune system to fight cancer cells.”

(该治疗旨在使免疫系统对癌细胞产生敏感反应。)

“Exposure to sunlight can sensitize the skin, making it more prone to sunburn.”

(暴露在阳光下会使皮肤变得敏感,更容易晒伤。)

同义词:heightening, sharpening, accentuating

adjective

❶ 指能够引起敏感反应的物质或过程,常用于描述化学或生物制剂。

“The sensitizing agent in the experiment triggered allergic reactions in some participants.”

(实验中的致敏剂在一些参与者中引发了过敏反应。)

“Workers must wear protective gear when handling sensitizing chemicals.”

(工人在处理致敏化学品时必须穿戴防护装备。)

同义词:allergenic, irritating, provocative

常见短语

sensitizing effect — 指某种物质或处理方式使生物体对特定刺激产生更强反应的现象。

“The sensitizing effect of the medication means patients should avoid direct sunlight.”

(这种药物的致敏效应意味着患者应避免直接阳光照射。)

sensitizing exposure — 指导致个体对某种物质变得敏感的接触过程,通常与过敏反应相关。

“Occupational sensitizing exposure to flour dust can lead to baker's asthma.”

(职业性接触面粉粉尘可能导致面包师哮喘。)