galvanize

/ˈɡælvənaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡælvənaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgal-və-ˌnīz/ (ame, mw)

galvanize — verb

  • galvanizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • galvanizeshe / she / it
  • galvanizedpast simple
  • galvanizing-ing form

1. to push a person or group into quick action by giving them a strong shock of con

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to push a person or group into quick action by giving them a strong shock of concern, anger, or excitement

例句

The flood report galvanized Anna's neighbours to fill sandbags overnight.

galvanize + people + to-infinitive

Amani's speech galvanized the student group into planning a larger protest.

galvanize + group + into + -ing

同義詞
  • motivate

    broader and less dramatic; often suggests steady encouragement

  • spur

    suggests a sharp push that starts action quickly

  • rally

    emphasizes bringing people together around a cause

反義詞

文法句型

galvanize + person/group + to-infinitive

galvanize + person/group + into + -ing

用法筆記

The object is usually a person or group. This sense often states the new action with a to-infinitive or with into + -ing.

常見錯誤

❌The speech galvanized.
✅The speech galvanized the crowd into voting.
💡This sense needs an object showing who was pushed into action.

2. to put a layer of zinc on iron or steel so the metal stays protected from rust

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to put a layer of zinc on iron or steel so the metal stays protected from rust

例句

Workers galvanized the farm gate before the rainy season began.

galvanize + metal object

Each steel pipe was galvanized before it reached the bridge site.

passive: be galvanized

同義詞
  • zinc

    technical verb with the same basic meaning but less common

  • plate

    broader term; can mean coating with many different metals

  • coat

    general word; does not specifically mean using zinc

文法句型

galvanize + metal object

be galvanized before use

用法筆記

Used only for metal treatment, especially with iron or steel. The passive is very common: galvanized pipes, a galvanized gate, or the bolts were galvanized.

常見錯誤

❌They galvanized the wooden bench.
✅They galvanized the steel bench frame.
💡Only metal can be galvanized in this sense.