新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

neutralize

英  [ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz]
    
美  [ˈnuːt-]

[VERB]

又拼作 neutralise  
    VERB. 动词
  • neutralizes , neutralizing , neutralized

    1[T 及物动词] 使无效 , 使不能正常运作

    To neutralize something means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly.

    双语例句

    例:

    The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council.

    美国试图在联合国安理会阻止该决议的通过。

    2[T 及物动词] 中和

    When a chemical substance neutralizes an acid, it makes it less acid.

    双语例句

    例:

    Antacids are alkaline and they relieve pain by neutralizing acid in the contents of the stomach.

    抗酸剂是碱性的,通过中和胃容物中的酸来缓解疼痛。