polarize

• 动词，指使某事物分裂为两个截然对立的群体、观点或信念；也指使（光、电磁波等）发生偏振或极化。

A verb meaning to cause something to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

1. Cause to vibrate in a definite patternC1formalscientific

   To cause light or other electromagnetic radiation to vibrate in a specific direction or pattern.

   偏振

   • The filter is designed to polarize the light waves.
   • Scientists can polarize laser beams for precise experiments.
   • The material can polarize radio waves effectively.

2. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting positionsB2formal

   To cause people, opinions, or groups to divide into two sharply contrasting or opposing sides.

   使两极分化

   • The controversial issue began to polarize the community.
   • His speech served to polarize the audience into supporters and critics.
   • The debate polarized the political landscape.

   同义词bifurcatedividepartitionseparatesplit

   反义词reconcileunifyunite

3. Become polarized in a conflictB2formal

   To become divided into two opposing groups or viewpoints, often in a conflict or contrasting situation.

   两极分化

   • The society began to polarize over the new policy.
   • As tensions rose, the group polarized into two factions.
   • The discussion polarized around the central issue.

   同义词bifurcatedivergedividepartseparatesplit

   反义词unifyunite