neutralization

• 名词，指使某事物变得无效或中立的过程。可用于酸碱之间的化学反应、为保持中立而采取的政治行动，或消除某种效果。

A noun referring to the process of making something ineffective or neutral, which can apply to chemical reactions between acids and bases, political actions to maintain neutrality, or the nullification of effects.

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1. Political NeutralityC1formalpolitical

   Actions taken to keep a country politically neutral or to prevent it from being drawn into a potential war.

   中立化

   • The treaty ensured the neutralization of the small nation during the conflict.
   • Diplomatic efforts focused on the neutralization of the region to avoid escalation.
   • The policy of neutralization was seen as a way to maintain peace.

2. B2formalscientific

   A chemical reaction where an acid and a base interact to form a salt, often producing water as a byproduct.

   中和反应

   • The neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide produces table salt and water.
   • In the lab, we observed the neutralization process using a pH indicator.
   • Neutralization reactions are fundamental in acid-base chemistry.

3. Euphemism for EliminationC2formal

   A euphemistic term for the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it, often in covert or military operations.

   清除的委婉语

   • The operation was described as a neutralization of the enemy target.
   • Intelligence agencies often use the term neutralization for such missions.
   • The neutralization of the threat was carried out without civilian casualties.

   同义词eliminationexterminationliquidationremovaltermination

4. Nullification of EffectsB2formal

   Actions intended to nullify or counteract the effects of some previous action.

   中和

   • The neutralization of the poison required an immediate antidote.
   • Efforts were made for the neutralization of the negative impact of the policy.
   • The neutralization of the threat involved a series of countermeasures.

   同义词cancellationcounteractionnegationnullification