"insulate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 隔离
• 绝缘

Definition

包覆或隔离某物，防止热、冷、电或声音通过；有时也用于指保护或隔离某人某物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于建筑保温或电线绝缘，如“insulate the building”。有时也用于比喻。与 'isolate'（隔离）不同，'insulate' 更强调物理阻隔或保护。

Examples

Please insulate the pipes to prevent freezing.

请**隔离**这些管道以防结冰。

It's important to insulate your house in winter.

冬天给房子**隔热**很重要。

They used special material to insulate the wires.

他们用特殊材料来**绝缘**电线。

Good windows help insulate your home from outside noise.

优质窗户能让房屋更好地**隔音**，远离外界噪音。

Some people try to insulate themselves from stress by avoiding the news.

有些人通过避免看新闻来**隔离**自己免受压力。

Wearing gloves will insulate your hands from the cold.

戴手套可以让你的手**隔绝**寒冷。