neutralise
gb/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/ us/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
B2
Anh
ellensúlyoz, semlegesít, hatástalanít, kiiktat, tompít
ĐỘNG TỪ
B2
1
ellensúlyoz
B2
semlegesít
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
neutralise [something] / neutralise the effect(s) of [something]
Drinking water can help neutralise the burning sensation after spicy food.
Az ivóvíz segíthet enyhíteni a csípős étel utáni égető érzést.
The company offered discounts to neutralise the impact of the price rise.
A cég kedvezményeket kínált, hogy ellensúlyozza az áremelés hatását.
She tried to neutralise the criticism by explaining the decision clearly.
Ví dụ cho người học
This medicine neutralises the poison.
Ez a gyógyszer semlegesíti a mérget.
A coat can neutralise the cold wind.
Egy kabát csökkentheti a hideg szél hatását.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse neutralise (make an effect weaker/cancel it) with neutral (not taking sides). Also note US spelling: neutralize.
Nghĩa
counteract or cancel out
Cụm từ đi kèm
neutralise the effects
|neutralise an effect
|neutralise the impact
|neutralise a disadvantage
|neutralise a weakness
|neutralise criticism
|neutralise the negative effects
|neutralise the damage
|neutralise inflation
|neutralise risk
Từ đồng nghĩa
counteract (Emphasises acting against an effect.)
|
offset (Suggests balancing an effect with another.)
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cancel out (More informal; suggests two effects becoming zero overall.)
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negate (More formal; often used for plans, advantages, or arguments.)
Từ trái nghĩa
intensify (Make an effect stronger rather than weaker.)
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exacerbate (Make a bad situation worse.)
Chủ đề
daily_life
|health
|science
Định nghĩa
To stop something from having an effect, or to make its effect weaker.
To counteract something so that its effect is reduced or completely cancelled.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
FORMAL
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
neutralise [a threat/opponent/target] / neutralise [someone]
Police said they had neutralised the immediate threat to the public.
A rendőrség szerint sikerült semlegesíteniük a lakosságot fenyegető közvetlen veszélyt.
The security team worked to neutralise the explosive device safely.
A biztonsági csapat azon dolgozott, hogy biztonságosan hatástalanítsa a robbanószerkezetet.
The new tactic helped neutralise their strongest striker.
Ví dụ cho người học
The guards neutralised the danger.
Az őrök elhárították a veszélyt.
Experts neutralised the bomb.
A szakértők hatástalanították a bombát.
Lỗi thường gặp:
In news or military language, neutralise can be a euphemism meaning ‘kill’; learners may miss this implied meaning from context.
Nghĩa
make a threat harmless
Cụm từ đi kèm
neutralise a threat
|neutralise an attacker
|neutralise a target
|neutralise the enemy
|neutralise a bomb
|neutralise an explosive device
|neutralise a danger
|neutralise a hostile force
|neutralise a suspect
|neutralise a plot
Từ đồng nghĩa
disable (Focuses on preventing operation or movement.)
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incapacitate (Emphasises making someone unable to act.)
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eliminate (Stronger; often implies complete removal or killing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
arm (Provide weapons or capability instead of removing it.)
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activate (Cause something (e.g., a device) to become active rather than disabled.)
Chủ đề
security
|crime
|military
|news
Định nghĩa
To make someone or something dangerous unable to do harm.
To stop a person, group, or dangerous thing from being able to act effectively, especially by restraining, disabling, or destroying it.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
TECHNICAL
3
semlegesít
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
neutralise [acid/alkali] / neutralise [something] with [something]
The lab used sodium hydroxide to neutralise the acid.
A labor nátrium-hidroxidot használt a sav semlegesítésére.
Antacids work by neutralising excess stomach acid.
A savlekötők úgy hatnak, hogy semlegesítik a felesleges gyomorsavat.
After the spill, the team neutralised the solution before disposal.
Ví dụ cho người học
Antacids neutralise stomach acid.
A savlekötők semlegesítik a gyomorsavat.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not use neutralise to mean simply ‘dilute’; in chemistry it usually means reacting an acid with a base (or vice versa).
Nghĩa
make acid or base neutral
Cụm từ đi kèm
neutralise an acid
|neutralise an alkali
|neutralise stomach acid
|neutralise a solution
|neutralise acidity
|neutralise the pH
|neutralise with a base
|neutralise with an alkali
|neutralise with lime
|neutralise with sodium bicarbonate
Từ đồng nghĩa
deacidify (More specific to reducing acidity, not necessarily to neutral pH.)
Từ trái nghĩa
acidify (Make a substance more acidic rather than neutral.)
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alkalise (Make a substance more alkaline rather than neutral.)
Chủ đề
chemistry
|science
|health
Định nghĩa
To make a liquid not acidic and not alkaline.
To make a substance neither acidic nor alkaline, especially by adding another substance so the acid and base react.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
4
semlegesít
B2
tompít
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
neutralise [a smell/tone/colour] / neutralise [something] with [something]
A squeeze of lemon can neutralise the fishy smell.
Egy kevés citromlé semlegesítheti a halszagot.
He rewrote the email to neutralise the aggressive tone.
Átírta az e-mailt, hogy semlegesítse az agresszív hangnemet.
The stylist used a toner to neutralise the brassy colour.
Ví dụ cho người học
Milk can neutralise a spicy taste.
A tej tompíthatja a csípős ízt.
Nghĩa
make tone or colour more neutral
Cụm từ đi kèm
neutralise an odour
|neutralise a smell
|neutralise a bitter taste
|neutralise sweetness
|neutralise a bright colour
|neutralise redness
|neutralise yellow tones
|neutralise the tone
|neutralise harshness
|neutralise the flavour
Từ đồng nghĩa
tone down (More informal; often used for language, behaviour, or colour intensity.)
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balance (Suggests adjusting multiple elements to achieve an even result.)
Từ trái nghĩa
accentuate (Make a feature more noticeable rather than reducing it.)
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strengthen (Increase intensity rather than making it neutral.)
Chủ đề
food
|design
|communication
Định nghĩa
To make a strong smell, taste, colour, or tone less strong and more neutral.
To remove or reduce a strong quality (such as colour, taste, smell, or tone) so that something becomes more neutral or balanced.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
neutralise
IPA
GB/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
US/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
neut - ral - ise (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: neutralise
- 3rd Person Singular: neutralises
- Present Participle: neutralising
- Past: neutralised
Họ từ
Forms
neutralises
verb
neutralising
verb
neutralised
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-neutral
adjective
Advanced or less common
neutralist
noun
neutralism
noun
Cách diễn đạt
neutralise a bomb
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ə bˈɑm/
fixed phrase
formal
make an explosive safe
To make a bomb safe.
Ví dụ
- Specialists were called in to neutralise the bomb.
- The device was neutralised before anyone was hurt.
- They evacuated the area while the team worked to neutralise the explosive.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Experts neutralised the bomb.
neutralise a threat
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ə θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
formal
stop danger from acting
To stop a danger.
Ví dụ
- The pilot took action to neutralise the threat of a mid-air collision.
- Officers moved quickly to neutralise the threat to bystanders.
- The update was meant to neutralise the threat posed by the malware.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The police neutralised the threat.
neutralise an acid
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ən ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
remove acidity by reaction
To make an acid not acidic.
Ví dụ
- Add the base slowly to neutralise the acid.
- They used limestone to neutralise the acid in the lake.
- In the experiment, the goal was to neutralise the acid completely.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We neutralised the acid with a base.
neutralise each other
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ˈit͡ʃ ˈʌðɚ/
fixed phrase
cancel each other out
Two things make each other have no effect.
Ví dụ
- The two medicines can neutralise each other if taken together.
- Their strengths and weaknesses tended to neutralise each other in the partnership.
- In the final calculation, the gains and losses neutralised each other.
Ví dụ cho người học
- These two forces neutralise each other.
neutralise the effects of [something]
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ðə ɪfˈɛkts əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
cancel out an effect
To stop something from affecting you.
Ví dụ
- They planted trees to help neutralise the effects of pollution.
- The extra training helped neutralise the effects of his lack of experience.
- He took a break to neutralise the effects of stress.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Sleep can neutralise the effects of tiredness.