in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 neutralise
- VERB 使无效;使无法正常工作
To neutralize something means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly.
- The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council...
美国正试图在联合国安理会使该决议无效。 - The intruder smashed a window to get in and then neutralized the alarm system.
闯入者打碎了一扇窗户进来,然后破坏了警报系统。
- VERB (用化学品)中和,使成为中性
When a chemical substance neutralizes an acid, it makes it less acid.
- Antacids are alkaline and they relieve pain by neutralizing acid in the contents of the stomach.
抗酸剂是碱性的,通过中和胃容物中的酸来减轻疼痛。