neutralizing
neutralizing — 動詞
- neutralizingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- neutralizings3rd person singular
- neutralizinging-ing form
- neutralizingedpast simple
1. to take action that stops a force, substance, or situation from continuing to ha
抵消；使無效
阻止…產生效果
to take action that stops a force, substance, or situation from continuing to have an unwanted influence or result
The government raised interest rates to neutralize the effects of inflation.
政府提高利率來抵消通貨膨脹的影響。
neutralize + effect + of + noun (abstract)
Astrid drank a glass of milk to neutralize the spicy food on her tongue.
Astrid 喝了一杯牛奶來中和舌尖上的辣味。
The goalkeeper's quick reactions neutralized the striker's best chance to score.
守門員快速的反應化解了前鋒最好的得分機會。
A good security system can neutralize most burglary attempts before they happen.
好的防盜系統可以在竊案發生前就化解大部分竊賊的企圖。
The community center's programs help neutralize the negative effects of poverty on local children.
社區中心的計畫有助於抵消貧窮對當地兒童的負面影響。
- counteract
very similar in meaning; counteract often implies a direct opposing action
- offset
used especially in finance or logistics to balance out gains and losses
- cancel out
more informal; suggests two things remove each other's effect completely
文法句型
neutralize + effect/threat/influence of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with abstract objects such as effects, threats, influence, or risks. Subject can be a person, an institution, or an action.
常見錯誤
2. to combine a base with an acid so that the resulting liquid has neither acidic n
中和
使酸鹼性消失
to combine a base with an acid so that the resulting liquid has neither acidic nor alkaline properties, becoming a neutral substance
Indra added baking soda to the vinegar to neutralize the acid.
Indra 在醋裡加入小蘇打來中和酸性。
neutralize + acid + with + base (chemistry context)
The chemistry teacher showed the class how to neutralize hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide.
化學老師向全班示範如何用氫氧化鈉中和鹽酸。
Zayd spilled battery acid on the bench and quickly neutralized it with a special powder.
Zayd 把電池酸液灑在工作檯上，並迅速用特殊粉末將其中和。
The lab assistant neutralized the leftover acid before pouring it down the sink.
實驗室助理在把殘留的酸倒進水槽之前先將其中和。
文法句型
neutralize + acid/alkali + with + base/acid
用法筆記
Common in chemistry and cooking contexts. The object is nearly always a specific acid or alkaline substance.
常見錯誤
3. to refer to the killing of a dangerous person by soldiers or government agents,
消滅；除掉
（軍事）擊殺危險人物
to refer to the killing of a dangerous person by soldiers or government agents, typically during a planned operation
The government ordered its agents to neutralize the rebel commander before the attack.
政府命令特工人員在襲擊前消滅那名叛軍指揮官。
military euphemism: neutralize + commander/target
The film shows a secret team sent to neutralize an arms dealer in the mountains.
該片描繪一支秘密小隊被派去山區消滅一名軍火商。
Tunde plays a spy who must neutralize anyone who uncovers the secret plot.
Tunde 在片中飾演一名間諜，必須除掉任何發現秘密計劃的人。
The military operation successfully neutralized three enemy leaders without harming nearby villagers.
該軍事行動成功擊斃了三名敵方領袖，且未傷及附近的村民。
- spare
to choose not to kill someone when you have the power to do so
文法句型
neutralize + enemy/target/threat
用法筆記
Euphemistic. Used especially in news reports and official statements about military or intelligence operations. Distinguish from sense 1 (COUNTERACT), where the object is an effect or influence, not a person.
常見錯誤
4. in professional bike and car races, to halt the competition temporarily so that
中止
（比賽）暫停後續賽程
in professional bike and car races, to halt the competition temporarily so that the participants can restart the same course later
Heavy rain forced officials to neutralize the race after only eight laps.
大雨迫使裁判在僅進行八圈後就中止了比賽。
racing: neutralize + race/stage
Dahlia's bicycle chain snapped, so the marshal neutralized the stage for repairs.
Dahlia 的自行車鏈條斷了，因此裁判中止該賽段進行維修。
The cycling race was neutralized when thick fog made the mountain road too dangerous.
該自行車賽因濃霧使山路過於危險而被中止。
Officials decided to neutralize the motor race after a serious crash involving three cars.
主辦單位在發生涉及三輛車的嚴重車禍後決定中止比賽。
Arjun crossed the line first, but the judges had neutralized the final stage early.
Arjun 率先衝線，但裁判已提前中止了最後一個賽段。
文法句型
neutralize + race/stage + for + reason
用法筆記
Specialist racing terminology. The race is not cancelled — riders restart later from the same point. Only used for neutralizations that change the race outcome, not for short pauses like pit stops.