1734, "to render neutral" (in a chemical sense), from French neutraliser (17c.), from neutral (see neutral (adj.)). Meaning "to counterbalance, to kill by opposing" is from 1795. Related: Neutralized; neutralizing.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The latest figures should neutralize the fears of inflation.
最新的數(shù)據(jù)應(yīng)該可以消除對(duì)通貨膨脹的擔(dān)憂。
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. Acids neutralize alkalis and vice versa.
酸能使堿中和,堿亦能使酸中和.
來(lái)自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
3. The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council.
美國(guó)正試圖在聯(lián)合國(guó)安理會(huì)使該決議無(wú)效。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. The increase in indirect taxation is intended to neutralize the reduction in income tax.