/`njutrәlˏaɪz/ /`nɪutrәlˏaɪz/ To render inactive; make of no effect; counteract. 中和;使失效力;抵消。 A good defense will neutralize the attack. 良好的防御可以使攻击失效。 To declare by treaty to be free from taking sides, as a small nation. (小国)宣告中立。 To destroy the characteristics of a substance by chemical combination. 【化】中和。 An alkali neutralizes an acid. 碱可中和酸。 To make inert by equalizing the positive and negative quantities. 【电】使不带电荷。 n. neutralization. n. neutralizer. |