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单词 neutral
释义
neutral1 adjectiveneutral2 noun
neutralneu‧tral1 /ˈnjuːtrəl $ ˈnuː-/ ●●○ AWL adjective Entry menu
MENU FOR neutralneutral1 in an argument etc2 in a war3 on neutral ground/territory4 language5 voice/expression6 colour7 wire8 chemical
Word Origin
WORD ORIGINneutral1
Origin:
1400-1500 Early French, from Latin neutralis, from neuter; ➔ NEUTER1
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a dress in a neutral fabric
  • Civil servants are supposed to be politically neutral.
  • Gladioli prefer a neutral or slightly acidic soil.
  • Rather than describing Ross as her boyfriend, Claire preferred the neutral term "friend."
  • Switzerland remained neutral during World War II.
  • The game will be held at a neutral site.
  • To avoid ugly scenes, choose neutral topics for discussion.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • As an outside observer drawn into the Statementing process by the professionals involved, I had a neutral but not disinterested role.
  • But they are also a zingy accent in a neutral room.
  • How can anything which can elicit two such opposing but adamant replies be neutral?
  • Many therapists took a neutral stance on the issue rather than trying to save marriages.
  • Some patients had voiced initial apprehension about their continuing to receive medication, but most were thought to be neutral about fundholding.
  • The army, on the other hand, has remained largely neutral in the unprecedented fight to force democratic reform from Milosevic.
  • The role chosen by the teacher here is as neutral as possible, to avoid confrontation, effectively a messenger.
  • What if language is not a neutral system capable of objective description and analysis?
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorable to be fair because you are not involved in a situation
not influenced by personal opinions or emotions, especially when you have to make a decision about something: · I could use an objective opinion on this problem.· It's always difficult to be objective about such a sensitive issue as abortion.· The selection board, which decides on promotions, should be strictly objective.
able to make fair judgements or decisions about a situation because you do not support anyone who is involved in it: · Historians try to be impartial, but they cannot free themselves entirely from their own opinions.· Our representative attended the peace negotiations as an impartial observer.
not supporting any side in a disagreement, argument, war etc: · Switzerland remained neutral during World War II.· Civil servants are supposed to be politically neutral.
especially spoken to deliberately not support either side in an argument: · Teachers shouldn't take sides when students argue.not take sides in: · It is important that social workers don't take sides in family disputes.
not influenced by personal opinions or a tendency to support a particular person or side, and therefore able to make a fair judgment: · This murder case has had so much media publicity that it will be difficult to find an unbiased jury.· Women need accurate, unbiased information about their options when they become pregnant.
able to be fair in considering a particular situation because you are not involved in it and do not expect to gain any personal advantage from it: · Find a financial consultant who can offer completely independent and disinterested advice.
WORD SETS
amber, nounamethyst, nounapricot, nounaquamarine, nounashen, adjectiveauburn, adjectiveazure, adjectivebar, nounbarred, adjectivebeige, nounblack, adjectiveblack, nounblack, verbblack and white, adjectiveblacken, verbbleed, verbblood-red, adjectiveblue, adjectiveblue, nounbluish, adjectivebold, adjectivebottle green, nounbrassy, adjectivebrindled, adjectivebronze, nounbronze, adjectivebrown, adjectivebrown, nounbuff, nounburgundy, nouncarmine, nouncarroty, adjectivecerise, nouncerulean, nounchartreuse, nouncherry, nounchestnut, nounchestnut, adjectivechromatic, adjectivechrome yellow, nounclaret, nounclear, adjectivecoffee, nouncool, adjectivecopper, nouncoral, adjectivecream, adjectivecreamy, adjectivecrimson, adjectivecyan, adjectivedappled, adjectivedapple-grey, nounDay-Glo, adjectivediscoloration, noundiscolour, verbdrab, adjectivedull, adjectivedun, noundusky, adjectivedye, verbebony, adjectivefawn, adjectiveflaxen, adjectiveflesh-coloured, adjectiveflorid, adjectivefluorescent, adjectiveflush, nounfuchsia, noungarish, adjectivegarnet, noungaudy, adjectivegay, adjectiveginger, adjectivegold, noungold, adjectivegolden, adjectivegray, green, adjectivegreen, noungreenish, adjectivegrey, adjectivegrey, noungreyish, adjectivehazel, adjectiveindigo, nouniridescent, adjectiveivory, nounjade, nounjet-black, adjectivekhaki, nounlavender, nounleaden, adjectivelemon, nounlilac, nounlily-white, adjectivelime green, nounlivid, adjectiveloud, adjectiveluminous, adjectivelurid, adjectivemagenta, nounmagnolia, nounmahogany, nounmaroon, nounmatch, nounmauve, nounmellow, adjectivemellow, verbmonochrome, adjectivemousy, adjectivemuddy, adjectivemulticoloured, adjectivemustard, nounmuted, adjectivenavy blue, adjectiveneutral, adjectiveochre, nounoff-white, nounolive, nounopalescent, adjectiveorange, nounpale, adjectivepastel, nounpastel, adjectivepeach, nounpea green, nounpearly, adjectivepepper-and-salt, adjectivepink, adjectivepink, nounpinkish, adjectiveplum, nounplum, adjectivepowder blue, nounprimary colour, nounprimrose, nounprismatic, adjectivepuce, adjectivepure, adjectivepurple, nounpurplish, adjectivered, adjectivered, nounredden, verbreddish, adjectiveredhead, nounrestrained, adjectiverich, adjectiverose, nounrose, adjectiveroseate, adjectiverose-coloured, adjectiverosy, adjectiveroyal blue, nounruby, nounruddy, adjectiverusset, nounsable, adjectivesaffron, nounscarlet, adjectivesepia, nounshade, nounshocking pink, nounsienna, nounsilver, nounsilver, adjectivesilvery, adjectivesky-blue, adjectivesnow-white, adjectivesnowy, adjectivesoft, adjectivesombre, adjectivesteely, adjectivetaupe, nountawny, adjectiveteal, nountint, nountint, verbtone, nounturquoise, nountwo-tone, adjectiveultramarine, nounumber, nounvermilion, nounvibrant, adjectiveviolet, nounwarm, adjectivewaxen, adjectiveweak, adjectivewhite, adjectivewhite, nounwhiten, verbwhitish, adjectiveyellow, adjectiveyellow, nounyellow, verbyellowy, adjective
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
(=land or sea that is not controlled by any of the countries involved in a war)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=one that matches other colours easily, for example white or cream)
(=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.
(=a place or country that is not controlled by either of the groups or countries involved in a war)· After crossing the frontier post, he would be safe in neutral territory.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The role chosen by the teacher here is as neutral as possible, to avoid confrontation, effectively a messenger.· He described his proposals for the coming year as neutral because he did not want to hamper recovery.
· He makes it clear that pursuing money is distasteful but having money is morally neutral.
· We can rephrase Jenkin's argument in a more neutral analogy.· There are techniques that help make communication more neutral, less emotional.· Some nationwide systems of Bolshevik political control are examined in the next chapter, whereas here more neutral communications networks are studied.· Oil, a liquid hydrocarbon, is a more neutral fuel.· My response is, in brief, that no-supply is not more neutral than even-handed supply.
· Since none of the available usages are politically neutral, I see no value in prescribing one over the others.· But opera is politically neutral and the Khabarovsk opera house was vacant most of the time.· It is also a politically neutral location which is vital with respect to some of the datasets it contains.· Anything directed at rolling up narcotics distribution networks in the United States was politically neutral and therefore acceptable.· One myth that prevails in advanced industrial societies, for example, is that technology is politically neutral.· We need to be more sensitive to the messages underlying what are seen as politically neutral questions.
NOUN
· Water condition: Very indifferent to water hardness, but prefers a slightly acid to neutral condition.· Although there were additional conditions in the Heuer and Reisberg study the interesting comparison is between the arousal and neutral conditions.· Water condition: Soft water with slightly acid to neutral condition.· It thus tolerates a neutral condition.
· The Congress endorsed a call for neutral countries to mediate between the belligerents.
· If so, much of life is neutral ground upon which natural selection enacts its rare battles.· No memories, no ties: new ground and neutral ground, restful she called it.
· This amounts to encouraging outsourcing, by taking a neutral position on who provides services.· Other institutions, such as the army, have taken a neutral position.· The lever is light but almost sluggish in its return to the neutral position.· The Clinton administration, though generally supporting open markets, had taken a neutral position on the banana question.· It is important that all limbs are fully supported in a neutral position while the patient is anaesthetized.· That camp still advocated casting to hold joints in neutral positions.· If servos are connected to the outputs, they should immediately drive to the neutral position.· Now, with no directing signals to orientate it, the shallow dish had automatically set itself in the neutral position.
· However, there is no neutral site.· But changing the World Series to a neutral site would be a much more fundamental change than any of these.
· Nor was the aim ever to destroy an opponent since this might draw neutral states into a hostile coalition.
· In this war, there's no neutral territory.· We chatted noncommittally in the kitchen, neutral territory.· That was why he had tried to reach Cantor by phone and arrange a meeting in some neutral territory.· Beginning in the more neutral territory, I ask what leads her to seek incarceration for a kid.
· So look for a neutral tone carpet, in shades of blue, pink or green with perhaps a delicate floral design.· The apparently objective, ideologically neutral tone of Chronique de septembre is deceptive, however.· More neutral tones are advised in the more modern home as that will allow the widest choice of complementary furnishings and decoration.· Here, black has come up from the streets and into the drawing room; overleaf, neutral tones assert themselves.
· Water condition: Soft, neutral water.· It is best cultivated in soft, moderately acid or neutral water and is the most suitable species for aquariums and terrariums.
· Otherwise the neutral zone can become an utterly bewildering array of possibilities.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounneutralneutralityneutralizationadjectiveneutralverbneutralizeadverbneutrally
1in an argument etc not supporting any of the people or groups involved in an argument or disagreement → partisan:  I always tried to remain neutral when they started arguing. Clive decided to adopt a neutral position. The British government acted as a neutral observer during the talks.2in a war a country that is neutral does not support any of the countries involved in a war:  During World War II, Sweden was neutral.neutral territory/waters (=land or sea that is not controlled by any of the countries involved in a war)3on neutral ground/territory in a place that is not connected with either of the people, groups, or countries that are involved in a discussion, argument, war, or competition:  The talks will be held on neutral ground.4language language, words etc that are neutral are deliberately chosen to avoid expressing any strong opinion or feeling:  the neutral language of an official news report5voice/expression if someone says something in a neutral voice, or if they have a neutral expression on their face, they do not show how they are feeling:  Bragg said in a neutral voice, ‘The investigation has been closed down.’6colour a neutral colour is a colour such as grey, light brown, or cream:  Neutral tones give the room a feeling of space.7wire a neutral wire, for example in a plug, has no electrical charge1(7)8chemical a neutral substance is neither acid nor alkaline:  The plant prefers a neutral or slightly acidic soil. a neutral pH of 7.0—neutrally adverb
neutral1 adjectiveneutral2 noun
neutralneutral2 noun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • In 1917, U.S. neutrality ended when two of their ships were torpedoed.
  • Vera dresses mostly in neutrals.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Bamboo pieces also suit rooms painted white and in shades of green, browns and neutrals.
  • However, the U-pattern shift without clearly marked neutrals does make the work easier.
  • The neutrals were delighted with the result in Paris: Balestre 29 votes, Mosley 43.
  • These reds function as a neutral, and manufacturers paired them with just about everything.
word sets
WORD SETS
absolutism, nounadministration, nounagency, nounagent, nounagent provocateur, nounalderman, nounally, nounassembly, nounautarchy, nounautocracy, nounautocrat, nounautonomous, adjectiveautonomy, nounban, nounbaron, nounbig government, nounbilateral, adjectivebody politic, nounbudget, nounbureau, nounbureaucracy, nouncabinet, nouncaliphate, nouncanton, nouncanvass, verbcapital, nouncapitalist, nounCapitol Hill, nounCBE, nouncede, verbcentral, adjectivecentral government, nouncentralism, nouncentralize, verbchancellery, nounchancery, nouncharter, nouncharter, verbchief, nounCIA, the, city hall, nouncity-state, nounclient state, nounCo., coalition, nouncold war, nouncolonial, adjectivecolonial, nouncolonialism, nouncolonize, verbcolony, nouncommissioner, nouncommune, nounconsort, nounconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nounconvention, nouncoronation, nouncount, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountess, nouncounty, nouncounty council, noundecolonize, verbdemocracy, noundemocratic, adjectivedependency, noundespotism, noundétente, noundethrone, verbdevolution, noundictatorial, adjectivedictatorship, noundiplomacy, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirective, noundisinformation, noundispatch, noundispensation, noundissent, verbdistrict council, noundocumentation, nounDOD, dominion, nounDowning Street, noundynasty, nounearl, nounearldom, nounempire, nounEuro, adjectiveEurope, nounexecutive, nounexecutive privilege, nounfall, verbfall, nounfederalism, nounfeudal, adjectivefeudalism, nounfeudalistic, adjectivegazette, nounhead of state, nounhigh commission, nounimperial, adjectiveindependence, nounindependent, adjectiveinfrastructure, nouninstigate, verbinsurgent, nouninsurrection, nounintelligence, nouninternal, adjectivejunket, nounjunta, nounkingdom, nounkingship, nounkitchen cabinet, nounland office, nounland registry, nounlegation, nounlegislature, nounlicensed, adjectivelocal authority, nounlocal government, nounmaharajah, nounmaharani, nounmandate, nounmandated, adjectivemartial law, nounMBE, nounmeasure, nounmidterm, nounministry, nounminority government, nounmisrule, nounmonarchy, nounmonolith, nounmonolithic, adjectivemoratorium, nounmouthpiece, nounmove, verbmover, nounmunicipal, adjectivemunicipality, nounNASA, nounnational, adjectivenational debt, nounNational Health Service, the, nationalize, verbnational monument, nounnation state, nounNATO, nounneocolonialism, nounneutral, adjectiveneutral, nounneutralize, verbnon-aligned, adjectivenon-intervention, nounnon-proliferation, noun-ocracy, suffix-ocrat, suffixofficiate, verboligarchy, nounoperational, adjectiveoperative, nounoverthrow, verboverthrow, nounoverturn, verbpacify, verbpact, nounpalatinate, nounpardon, nounparish, nounpartition, nounpass, verbpeer, nounpeer, verbpeerage, nounpeeress, nounpermit, nounplenary, adjectiveplutocracy, nounpolice state, nounpolitburo, nounpolitical science, nounpolity, nounpork, nounpork barrel, nounportfolio, nounpossession, nounprecinct, nounprefecture, nounpremiership, nounpresidium, nounprotectorate, nounpublic, adjectivepublic service, nounquota, nounR, ratify, verbrealm, nounrecall, nounrecognition, nounrecognize, verbregency, nounregent, nounregime, nounregister, nounregulation, nounrelease, nounrepeal, verbrepresentative, nounrepressive, adjectiverepublic, nounrepublican, adjectiverescind, verbreunify, verbrevoke, verbrising, nounroyalist, nounruling, adjectivesanction, nounseat, nounsecret agent, nounsecurity service, nounself-governing, adjectiveself-rule, nounsheikh, nounshire, nounsocial democracy, nounsocialist, adjectivesocial service, nounsovereign, adjectivesovereignty, nounspin doctor, nounstaff, nounstate, nounstatehood, nounStatehouse, nounstate line, nounstate of emergency, nounstatewide, adjectivesubject, adjectivesubject, verbsultanate, nounsummit, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsupranational, adjectivesurgery, nounsuzerainty, nountechnocracy, nounterritory, nounthrone, nountopple, verbtotalitarian, adjectivetown planning, nountownship, nountransit visa, nountreaty, nountribalism, nountripartite, adjectivetrusteeship, nountsarism, nountyrant, nountzarism, noununconstitutional, adjectiveunification, noununify, verbunilateral, adjectiveunion, nounUnion Jack, nounvassal, nounVIP, nounviscount, nounviscountess, nounwelfare state, nounWhitehall, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=one that matches other colours easily, for example white or cream)
(=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.
(=a place or country that is not controlled by either of the groups or countries involved in a war)· After crossing the frontier post, he would be safe in neutral territory.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounneutralneutralityneutralizationadjectiveneutralverbneutralizeadverbneutrally
1[uncountable] the position of the gears of a car or machine when no power is being sent from the engine to the wheels or other moving partsin/into neutral When you start the engine, make sure the car’s in neutral. Put the car into neutral.2[countable] a country, person, or group that is not involved in an argument or disagreement3[countable usually plural] a neutral colour
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