单词 | galvanize |
释义 | galvanize 1 ENTRIES FOUND: galvanize (verb) galvanize verb also British galvanise /ˈgælvəˌnaɪz/ galvanizes; galvanized; galvanizing galvanize verb also British galvanise /ˈgælvəˌnaɪz/ galvanizes; galvanized; galvanizing Learner's definition of GALVANIZE [+ object] 1 a : to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it使振奋;使冲动 an issue that galvanized the public (to take action)促使公众采取行动的重要问题 b : to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active激起;刺激 The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law.这个群体希望发动公众舆论反对这项法案。 The Web site has galvanized support for the project.这个网站激起了人们对这个项目的支持。 2 technical : to cover (steel or iron) with a layer of zinc to prevent it from rusting给(钢或铁)镀锌 a factory where steel is galvanized镀锌钢厂 — galvanized adjective galvanized nails镀锌钉 galvanized steel镀锌钢 |
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