英语词汇“polarize”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	polarize
释义	po·lar·ize \ˈpōləˌrīz\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: French polariser, from New Latin polaris polar + French -iser -ize *transitive verb* 1. : to cause (as light waves) to vibrate in a definite pattern : affect by polarization 2. : to give polarity to : bring into a state of physical polarization 3. : to direct or orient toward a specific polar point (as an object or principle) < the whole society was polarized toward financial success — W.P.Webb > < when a young person … has his interest polarized and his life altered — John Mason Brown > 4. : to produce or bring about a polarization of : subject to or cause to exhibit polarization < the campaign … tends to polarize people — R.M.Goldman > < a conflict … which polarizes political life — L.S.Feuer > < this tactic … polarized the political elements into Right and Left camps — Current History > 5. : to serve as a focal point for the concentration of < a bell tower which … polarizes a deep local pride — K.R.Greenfield > < groups … have polarized what is most reactionary in our economic and social system — New Republic > *intransitive verb* 1. a. : to gather or become concentrated about opposing extremes < political forces had polarized into right and left extremes — Andrew Roth > b. : to serve as a focal point about which such concentration may take place 2. : to adhere to or become directed toward a specific polar object or principle < some individuals polarize negatively by turning into cynical sensualists — P.A.Sorokin >
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