单词 | negate |
释义 | negate (nɪgeɪt ) Word forms: negates , negating , negated 1. verb If one thing negates another, it causes that other thing to lose the effect or value that it had. [formal] These weaknesses negated his otherwise progressive attitude towards the staff. [VERB noun] 2. verb If someone negates something, they say that it does not exist. [formal] He warned that to negate the results of elections would only make things worse. [VERB noun] Collocations: negate an advantage The fees typically negate this advantage at least in part. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These drawbacks negate any advantage rubber boots have in keeping out external moisture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No sales resulted, and the development of new and more capable fighter aircraft negated the advantages offered by the type. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would have negated the advantage of a more pointed front, due to the air turbulence created in the space between the vehicles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This negated an advantage the winners of the first semifinal would have had in the final. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This might also negate the effect eight fresh players bring as they may have to last 30 rather than 20 minutes. Times, Sunday Times Those latter factors did not negate the effect of the former. Times,Sunday Times Basic-rate taxpayers are not so badly served, with 87 savings accounts paying the 3.5 per cent or more needed to negate the effect of inflation and tax. Times, Sunday Times To help negate the effect of this downwards force, the center of gravity of the compass bowl hangs below the pivot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To negate the effect of pranksters or the police entering bogus locations, users can verify the locations of existing traps in the same manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That will also negate the need for huge electronic file transfers or the physical handing over of discs alongside paper. Times, Sunday Times Many people end up paying school fees direct from income, so any provision he makes beforehand will help to negate the need for this. Times, Sunday Times And yet some of us reject the idea that data can ever completely negate the need for human judgments. Times, Sunday Times These will negate the need for cars and leave the motorways entirely for the use of lorries. Times, Sunday Times Eating a mango will not negate the need for sensible sun-exposure rules, but boosting your intake of beta-carotene could help to reduce your chances of damaging your skin. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 使无效 Japanese: 無効にする |
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