dilution

/daɪˈluːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /daɪˈluːʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /dī-ˈlü-shən də-/ (ame, mw)

dilution — 名詞

1. the process of making a liquid less concentrated by adding water or another subs

1.名詞B2
釋義

稀釋

液體加水或溶劑變淡的過程或產物

the process of making a liquid less concentrated by adding water or another substance, or the weaker liquid that results from this process

例句

Élise measured the water needed for the dilution of the concentrated orange juice.

Élise 量出了稀釋濃縮柳橙汁需要的水量。

dilution of + specific liquid (concentrated orange juice)

The lab assistant prepared the solution through careful dilution with distilled water.

實驗室助理透過仔細的稀釋，用蒸餾水配製了溶液。

adjective + dilution: careful dilution

同義詞
  • watering down

    more informal; often used for drinks or household liquids

  • thinning

    emphasises the reduction in viscosity, common in paint or chemical contexts

  • weakening

    more general; can be used for any reduction in strength

反義詞

文法句型

dilution + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'of' to specify the liquid being diluted, or 'with' to name the substance added. Common in scientific and domestic contexts (cooking, cleaning).

常見錯誤

❌The dilution of the mixture made it hotter and more reactive.
✅The dilution of the mixture made it weaker and less concentrated.
💡Dilution always results in a weaker, not stronger, substance.
❌The dissolution of the salt in water happened quickly.
✅The dilution of the salt solution with water made it less salty.
💡Dissolution is a solid dissolving into a liquid; dilution is reducing the strength of an already-mixed liquid.

2. the reduction in the strength, power, or importance of something that is not phy

2.名詞B2
釋義

削弱

抽象事物（情感、標準、傳統等）的力量減弱

the reduction in the strength, power, or importance of something that is not physical, such as a feeling, principle, tradition, or standard

例句

Many local residents opposed the dilution of the neighbourhood's cultural traditions by new development.

許多當地居民反對新開發案削弱社區的文化傳統。

dilution of + abstract noun: cultural traditions

The dilution of safety standards over the years led to an increase in workplace accidents.

多年來安全標準的削弱導致職場事故增加。

同義詞
  • erosion

    suggests a slow, gradual wearing away; stronger negative tone

  • weakening

    more general; less specific to gradual processes

  • diminishment

    more formal; emphasises loss of value or importance

反義詞

文法句型

dilution + of + abstract noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in discussions about cultural change, ethical standards, and organisational purpose. Often paired with negative adjectives such as 'gradual', 'constant', 'serious', or 'unacceptable'.

常見錯誤

❌The dilution of the team spirit made everyone work better together.
✅The dilution of the team spirit made members feel less connected and motivated.
💡Dilution of an intangible always weakens or reduces it, never improves it.

3. a decrease in the per-share value of a company's stock that occurs when the tota

3.名詞C1
釋義

股權稀釋

增發股票導致每股價值下降

a decrease in the per-share value of a company's stock that occurs when the total number of shares increases, usually because new shares are issued to raise capital

例句

The company's decision to issue more shares led to a 15% dilution of existing shareholders' equity.

該公司決定發行更多股票，導致現有股東的權益被稀釋了 15%。

percentage + dilution + of + financial term: shareholders' equity

Rafael warned investors about the potential dilution before the startup announced its second funding round.

Rafael 在該新創公司宣布第二輪募資之前，就警告投資人可能會有股權稀釋的情況。

potential dilution + in investment context

同義詞
  • equity dilution

    more specific; refers directly to ownership percentage decreasing

  • share erosion

    more informal; emphasises gradual loss of value

反義詞

文法句型

dilution + of + noun phrase (financial terms)

用法筆記

Frequently appears in financial reports, shareholder communications, and corporate governance discussions. Often preceded by 'equity', 'stock', or 'share' to specify the type of dilution. Commonly combined with 'anti-dilution' provisions in investment contracts.

常見錯誤

❌The dilution of the company's stock made each share more valuable.
✅The dilution of the company's stock made each share less valuable.
💡Dilution always decreases, not increases, the value per share.
❌The dissolution of the company caused share dilution.
✅The issuance of new shares caused the dilution of existing shareholders' equity.
💡Dissolution means ending a company; dilution means reducing per-share value through new shares.