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Inert Meaning in English

word

ˌɪˈnɝt
in-ERT
ɪnˈɜːt
in-URT

释义

Not moving or not having the power to move; also describes something chemically inactive.

用法与细微差别

Common in scientific and formal contexts. In everyday use, often describes a lack of energy or motivation. In chemistry, it refers to substances that don't easily react. Do not confuse with 'inert gas' (like helium), which is a specific chemistry term.

例句

The rock stayed inert on the ground.

basic

Helium is an inert gas.

basic

The patient was inert after the operation.

basic

She felt emotionally inert and couldn't respond to her friends.

natural

The government remained inert despite the crisis.

natural

If you leave the chemicals together, one will react, but the other stays inert.

natural