新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dilute

英  [daɪˈluːt]
    

[ADJ, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1稀释的

    A dilute liquid is very thin and weak, usually because it has had water added to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    a dilute solution of bleach.

    稀释了的漂白液。

    VERB. 动词
  • dilutes , diluting , diluted

    1[I 不及物动词] 稀释 , 变淡

    If a liquid is diluted or dilutes, it is added to or mixes with water or another liquid, and becomes weaker.

    反义词

    concentrate

    双语例句

    例:

    If you give your baby juice, dilute it well with cooled, boiled water.

    喂婴儿果汁时要用凉开水将果汁充分稀释。

    例:

    The liquid is then diluted.

    然后液体就变稀了。

    2[T 及物动词] 削弱

    If someone or something dilutes a belief, quality, or value, they make it weaker and less effective.

    双语例句

    例:

    There was a clear intention to dilute black voting power.

    削弱黑人选举权的意图是显而易见的。