sensitisation

IPA/ˌsen.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
IPA/ˌsen.sə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

sensitisation — 名詞

1. the process by which a living being gradually develops a stronger physical or em

1.名詞C1
釋義

敏感化

對刺激的反應逐漸加強

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

例句

Repeated use of the cream can lead to skin sensitisation, causing redness or itching.

重複使用該乳霜可能導致皮膚敏感化，引起紅腫或搔癢。

sensitisation + of + body part (skin)

Dr. Okafor studied the sensitisation of trauma survivors to loud noises over several months.

Okafor 博士研究了創傷倖存者在數月間對巨大聲響的敏感化現象。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞

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

❌The sensitisation of the chemical was high.
✅The chemical caused sensitisation of the skin after repeated contact.
💡sensitisation describes a process, not a property of the chemical itself.

2. the process of making people more aware of and concerned about a social issue, p

2.名詞C1
釋義

宣導；喚醒

提高對社會問題的認識

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

例句

The NGO runs sensitisation workshops that teach communities about the dangers of plastic waste.

該非營利組織舉辦宣導工作坊，教導社區認識塑膠廢棄物的危害。

sensitisation + workshops — collocation for educational events

Sensitisation to the challenges faced by disabled students is an important part of teacher training.

對身障學生所面臨挑戰的宣導，是師資培育的重要環節。

sensitisation + to + [social issue]

同義詞
反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The school did sensitisation about maths.
✅The school ran a sensitisation programme about bullying.
💡sensitisation is used for serious social or health issues, not academic subjects.