insulation

• 名词，指能减少或阻止热、声或电传递的材料或状态，也指用这种材料进行隔离或保护的行为。

A noun referring to a material or state that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat, sound, or electricity, or the act of isolating or protecting something with such material.

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1. State of isolationB2formal

   The condition of being separated or detached from others.

   隔离

   • The remote village enjoyed a peaceful insulation from modern life.
   • His insulation from the outside world was self-imposed.
   • The insulation of the patient was necessary to prevent infection.

   同义词detachmentisolationquarantineseclusionsegregationseparationsequestrationsolitude

   反义词connectionexposureinteractioninvolvement

2. Thermal or acoustic materialB1formaltechnical

   A material used to reduce or prevent the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity.

   保温材料

   • Fiberglass is a common type of insulation used in homes.
   • The walls were filled with foam insulation to keep the house warm.
   • Sound insulation in the studio prevented noise from leaking out.

   同义词insulantlaggingpadding

3. Protective coveringB1formaltechnical

   The act of surrounding something with a material that blocks the transmission of heat, sound, or electricity.

   绝缘

   • Proper insulation of electrical wires is crucial for safety.
   • The insulation of the pipes prevented them from freezing in winter.
   • They added extra insulation to the attic to reduce energy costs.

   同义词barrierbuffercoveringlaggingliningpaddingprotection

   反义词conductionexposuretransmission