demilitarise

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

demilitarise — 動詞

  • 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

非軍事化

撤除某地區的軍隊與設施

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.

維和部隊協助將邊界地帶非軍事化，結束了長期的衝突。

demilitarise + noun phrase (border zone)

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

條約要求雙方在六個月內將爭議島嶼非軍事化。

treaty + require + to demilitarise

常見搭配
  • demilitarise completely
  • demilitarise fully
  • demilitarise gradually
  • agree to demilitarise
  • help demilitarise
  • decide to demilitarise
  • demilitarise a zone
  • demilitarise the border
  • demilitarise the region
  • demilitarise the area
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.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • agree to demilitarise
  • decide to demilitarise
  • help demilitarise
  • call on ... to demilitarise