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galvanize

释义

galvanize

noun uncountable Caribbean

UK /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

1
pieces of galvanized tin (=a soft white metal) that are used for making roofs or fences
Synonyms and related words
Building materials
adobe
aggregate
asbestos

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galvanize

verb transitive

UK /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	galvanize
he/she/it	galvanizes
present participle	galvanizing
past tense	galvanized
past participle	galvanized

1
to shock or affect someone enough to produce a strong and immediate reaction
galvanize someone into (doing) something:
The results of the study galvanized residents into action.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel shocked or surprised
surprise
shock
shake up

galvanize

verb transitive

US /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	galvanize
he/she/it	galvanizes
present participle	galvanizing
past tense	galvanized
past participle	galvanized

1
to shock or affect someone enough to produce a strong and immediate reaction
galvanize someone into (doing) something:
The results of the study galvanized residents into action.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel shocked or surprised
surprise
shock
shake up

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