sensitize
UK/'sensitaiz/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make someone or something sensitive or responsive to a stimulus or issue
使敏感，使对…有反应；使具有感光性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsensitfeel, perceive, be aware
+
-izeto make, to become
=sensitize
sensitive + -ize (to make) = 'to make sensitive.' Either physically (sensitize skin, sensitize film to light) or about awareness (sensitize people to an issue). See sensitive for the root story.
Common Collocations
- 1.sensitize people to让人们意识到
- 2.sensitize the public提高公众意识
- 3.sensitize skin to使皮肤对…敏感
Example Sentences
- 1.
The workshops aim to sensitize staff to issues of discrimination.
- 2.
Repeated contact can sensitize the skin to certain chemicals.