Wordiyo

galvanize

🇬🇧 UK/'gælvәnaiz/🇺🇸 US
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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

Eponym
galvanizeother
=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.

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