galvanize
UK/'gælvәnaiz/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To shock or stimulate someone into sudden action; to coat metal with a protective zinc layer.
激励，刺激（某人行动）；镀锌
Root Breakdown
Eponymgalvanizeother
=galvanize
Common Collocations
- 1.galvanize into action激励采取行动
- 2.galvanize support集结支持
- 3.galvanize steel镀锌钢
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal galvanized the community into taking action.
- 2.
Steel pipes are galvanized to prevent rust formation.