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galvanising

/ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/C1formalbritish
  • ruОписывает то, что шокирует или воодушевляет кого-либо на активные действия.

Describes something that shocks or excites someone into taking action.

  1. Thrilling or electrifyingC1formal

    Causing a sudden and intense emotional reaction, as if jolted by electricity; extremely exciting or inspiring.

    ruВдохновляющий

    • The leader's speech was galvanising, filling the crowd with renewed energy.
    • Her galvanising performance left the audience breathless.
    • The documentary had a galvanising effect on public opinion.

    Synonymselectrifyingenergizingexcitingexhilaratinginspiringinvigoratingrousingstimulatingstirringthrilling

    Antonymsboringdulltediousunexcitinguninspiring

Forms
  • more galvanising comparative form
  • most galvanising superlative form

verb

galvanize/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, которое шокирует или воодушевляет кого-либо на принятие мер, или для покрытия металла защитным слоем цинка.

A verb used to indicate the act of shocking or exciting someone into taking action, or to coat metal with a protective layer of zinc.

  1. Shock into actionC1formal

    To cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them.

    ruПобудить к действию

    • The tragic event galvanized the community into demanding change.
    • Her passionate speech galvanized the audience to volunteer.
    • The report galvanized the government into implementing new policies.

    Synonymselectrifyimpeljoltprodrousespurstartlestir

    Antonymsdemoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendissuade

  2. Coat with metalC2formaltechnical

    To cover iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust.

    ruОцинковать

    • The factory galvanizes steel beams for construction projects.
    • Galvanized pipes are more resistant to corrosion.
    • They used galvanized metal for the outdoor fence.

    Synonymselectroplateplatezinc

Forms
  • galvanised past participle
  • galvanized past participle
  • galvanised past simple
  • galvanized past simple
  • galvanising present participle
  • galvanizing present participle
  • galvanises third person singular
  • galvanizes third person singular