sensitisation
sensitisation — noun
1. the process by which a living being gradually develops a stronger physical or em
the process by which a living being gradually develops a stronger physical or emotional reaction to a particular substance, event, or experience after repeated exposure
Repeated use of the cream can lead to skin sensitisation, causing redness or itching.
sensitisation + of + body part (skin)
Dr. Okafor studied the sensitisation of trauma survivors to loud noises over several months.
The training programme aims to prevent sensitisation to workplace stress before it affects performance.
After the earthquake, many residents experienced sensitisation to even small vibrations.
- hypersensitivity
a more extreme form; refers to the state rather than the process of becoming sensitive
- reactive response
focuses on the outcome rather than the gradual process
- desensitisation
the opposite process — becoming less sensitive over time
文法句型
sensitisation + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in medical contexts for allergic reactions and in psychology for emotional responses. The American English spelling is 'sensitization.'
常見錯誤
2. the process of making people more aware of and concerned about a social issue, p
the process of making people more aware of and concerned about a social issue, problem, or difficult situation so that they respond with greater understanding
The NGO runs sensitisation workshops that teach communities about the dangers of plastic waste.
sensitisation + workshops — collocation for educational events
Sensitisation to the challenges faced by disabled students is an important part of teacher training.
sensitisation + to + [social issue]
A sensitisation campaign about domestic violence was launched in the local community centre.
Ishaani's presentation focused on sensitisation to mental health issues among young people.
- awareness-raising
more common in everyday English; 'sensitisation' is more formal
- consciousness-raising
stronger activist tone; implies encouraging action, not just understanding
- ignorance
the resulting state when sensitisation has not occurred
文法句型
sensitisation + to + noun phrase (issue/problem)
用法筆記
Frequently appears in phrases like 'sensitisation campaign,' 'sensitisation workshop,' and 'sensitisation programme.' The object is usually a social problem rather than a physical substance. Distinguish from sense 1, which refers to physical or emotional reactivity rather than awareness.