demilitarise

IPA/ˌdiːˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/
IPA/ˌdiːˈmɪl.ə.t̬ɚ.aɪz/

demilitarise — verb

  • demilitarisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • demilitarises3rd person singular
  • demilitarising-ing form
  • demilitarisedpast simple

1. to take away all armed forces, weapons, and military equipment from a region, of

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to take away all armed forces, weapons, and military equipment from a region, often as part of a peace agreement or international treaty

例句

The peacekeeping force helped demilitarise the border zone after the long conflict.

demilitarise + noun phrase (border zone)

The treaty required both sides to demilitarise the disputed islands within six months.

treaty + require + to demilitarise

同義詞
  • disarm

    refers to removing weapons from people or groups, not from an entire area

  • decommission

    specifically about retiring military equipment or bases, not about the area itself

  • neutralise

    broader term meaning to make an area incapable of being used for military purposes

反義詞
  • militarise

    to send armed forces and equipment into an area

  • fortify

    to strengthen a place against attack, not just add military presence

文法句型

demilitarise + noun phrase (area/region/country/zone)

be demilitarised (passive)

用法筆記

Common in formal political and diplomatic contexts. Frequently used in the passive voice ('the zone was demilitarised'). This word is the British spelling; the American spelling is 'demilitarize'.

常見錯誤

❌The treaty helped disarm the region.
✅The treaty helped demilitarise the region.
💡'disarm' means to take weapons from individuals; 'demilitarise' means to remove the entire military presence from an area.
❌The army demilitarised the soldiers.
✅The government demilitarised the border area.
💡'demilitarise' applies to places (regions, zones, cities), not to people.