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Neutralizes Meaning in English

word · lemma: neutralize

ˈnutɹəˌɫaɪzɪz
NOO-truh-lyz-iz
ˈnjuːtrəlaɪzɪz
NYOO-truh-lyz-iz

释义

To make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting it; often used with chemicals, actions, or forces.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal or technical; common in science, medicine, and security topics. Typical in contexts: 'neutralizes the acid', 'neutralizes a threat'. Don't confuse with 'makes neutral' in opinion or emotions, which is rarer.

例句

Salt water neutralizes some types of acids.

basic

The medicine neutralizes the poison in your body.

basic

The army neutralizes threats before they cause harm.

basic

Adding baking soda neutralizes the sour taste in the soup.

natural

A good firewall neutralizes most cyber attacks before they reach your computer.

natural

Chewing gum neutralizes bad breath after eating garlic.

natural