单词	insulating
释义	insulate verb in·​su·​late ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt  insulated; insulating transitive verb : to place in a detached situation : isolate especially : to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound Synonyms cut off isolate seclude segregate separate sequester See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic. a material that is able to insulate against cold The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil. I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences. Recent Examples on the Web Can a century-old movie palace insulate people from the world? Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 By taking the firm private, Dorsey reasoned, Musk could insulate it from short-term financial pressures and make the investments needed to realize its grandest visions. Will Oremus, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Diversification of the company’s manufacturing locations helps insulate it from the risks inherent to an industry heavily concentrated in Asia. David Trainer, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The rule, which has been heavily criticized by the private funds and Republicans, would also prohibit fund managers from passing along certain legal costs and limit the funds’ ability to insulate themselves from lawsuits. Heather Gillers And Paul Kiernan, WSJ, 6 June 2022 The decision was an effort to insulate the House of Windsor from the fallout from potentially years of sordid headlines if the suit moved forward. Larry Neumeister, chicagotribune.com, 15 Feb. 2022 The decision was an effort to insulate the House of Windsor from the fallout from potentially years of sordid headlines if the lawsuit moved forward. Larry Neumeister, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2022 What many voters in Republican states are hearing is an economic argument similar to what Biden has attempted on a national scale — that job growth and government finances are strong enough to insulate people from a downturn. Josh Boak, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 Finally, there are protective policies, meant to insulate industries—especially new ones that are still growing—from foreign interference. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin insula First Known Use circa 1741, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition insulate verb in·​su·​late ˈin-sə-ˌlāt  insulated; insulating 1 : to separate from others : isolate At home he insulates himself from the city. 2 : to separate a conductor of electricity, heat, or sound from other conductors by means of something that does not allow the passage of electricity, heat, or sound insulated electrical wire insulating verb present participle of insulate as in isolating to set or keep apart from others tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance isolating separating removing segregating restraining sequestering confining secluding cutting off keeping quarantining restricting detaching incarcerating holding disengaging jailing abstracting immuring interning detaining locking (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms integrating connecting joining uniting assimilating discharging associating linking desegregating reintegrating releasing freeing liberating loosing See More
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