crystallise

• 指物质形成晶体的过程，也比喻使想法或计划变得清晰明确。

A verb used to indicate the process of forming crystals or, figuratively, making an idea or plan clear and definite.

1. Make clear or resolveB2formal

   To remove confusion or ambiguity from something, making it clear and understandable.

   阐明

   • The discussion helped crystallise her thoughts on the matter.
   • He tried to crystallise the main points of the argument.
   • The new evidence crystallised the situation for the investigators.

   同义词clarifyclear upelucidateilluminateresolve

   反义词befuddlecloudcomplicateconfuseentanglemuddlemystifyobfuscate

2. Form crystalsB2formalscientific

   To cause a substance to form into a crystalline structure.

   结晶

   • The solution was left to crystallise overnight.
   • Cooling the liquid slowly helps the sugar crystallise.
   • The chemist observed the salt crystallise in the beaker.

   反义词dissolvemelt

3. Take a definite shapeB2formal

   To develop into a clear and fixed form or idea.

   明确成形

   • His plans for the future began to crystallise after graduation.
   • The concept crystallised into a full-fledged business proposal.
   • Her vague ideas crystallised into a concrete strategy.

   同义词coalescecongealformgeljellmaterializesolidifytake shape

   反义词confusedissolveunsettle