neutral

• 指不偏袒任何一方，没有明显颜色或味道，或不带电荷。

Describes something that is not taking sides, not strong in color or taste, or having no electrical charge.

1. Not taking sidesB1formal

   Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition.

   中立的

   • Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
   • The referee must stay neutral in the game.
   • She tried to remain neutral in the argument between her friends.

   同义词detacheddisinterestedevenhandedfairimpartialnonalignednonpartisanobjectiveunaffiliatedunbiaseduncommitted

   反义词partialpartisan

2. Without strong characteristicsB1formal

   Having no distinctive or strong qualities; bland or moderate.

   中性的

   • The room was painted in a neutral beige color.
   • He prefers neutral flavors like plain rice or bread.
   • The design uses neutral tones to create a calm atmosphere.

   同义词averageblandcharacterlesscolorlessmildmoderatenondescriptordinaryplainunremarkable

   反义词bolddistinctiveextremeintensemarkedpronouncedstrikingstrongvivid

3. Chemistry: neither acidic nor basicB2formalscientific

   Having a pH of 7; neither acidic nor alkaline.

   中性的

   • Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.
   • The solution became neutral after adding the buffer.
   • Neutral substances do not change the color of litmus paper.

   反义词acidicalkalinebasic

4. Physics: no net chargeB2formalscientific

   Having no net electric charge.

   电中性

   • Neutrons are neutral particles in the atom.
   • The atom is electrically neutral because it has equal protons and electrons.
   • A neutral object is not attracted to a charged rod.

   同义词uncharged

   反义词charged

• 名词，指在冲突、争论或辩论中不偏袒任何一方的人、国家或立场；也指公正无私或中立的状态。

A noun referring to a person, country, or position that does not take sides in a conflict, dispute, or debate; also refers to a state of being impartial or not aligned.

1. Non-aligned person or stateB2formal

   A person, country, or group that does not support either side in a conflict, dispute, or war.

   中立者

   • Switzerland has historically been a neutral in international conflicts.
   • The neutral mediated the peace talks between the two warring factions.
   • During the debate, he remained a neutral and did not take sides.

   反义词belligerentcombatantparticipant

2. Gear positionA2formal

   A position of a gear mechanism in which no power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.

   空挡

   • Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.
   • He shifted the gear into neutral while waiting at the traffic light.
   • The mechanic advised leaving the transmission in neutral.

   反义词gear

3. Color or shadeB1formal

   A color that is not strong or vivid, such as beige, gray, or white.

   中性色

   • She painted the walls in a soft neutral to create a calm atmosphere.
   • The interior designer recommended using neutrals for the living room.
   • Neutrals like taupe and cream are popular for minimalist decor.

   反义词vivid