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polarize

🇬🇧 UK/'pәulәraiz/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To divide people or opinions into two sharply opposing groups; to cause light or other waves to vibrate in a single plane

使两极分化;使偏振;使极化

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
polto polish, refine; to estimate
+
arrelating to, resembling
+
izeto make, to become
=polarize

Common Collocations

  • 1.polarize opinion使意见两极分化
  • 2.deeply polarized严重对立的
  • 3.polarized light偏振光
  • 4.polarize society使社会两极分化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The controversial policy has polarized public opinion across the country.

  • 2.

    Polarized sunglasses reduce glare by filtering light waves in one direction.

  • 3.

    Social media tends to polarize communities rather than foster understanding.

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