polarize
/ˈpəʊləraɪz/(亦作-ise)
verb
1
- with obj. Physics restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction【物理】使产生偏振：
as adj. polarizing a polarizing microscope.偏振显微镜。
2
- with obj. Physics cause (something) to acquire polarity【物理】使产生极性, 使极化：
the electrode is polarized in aqueous solution.
该电极在水溶液中被极化。
3
- divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs使（观点, 信仰）形成对立的两派：
no obj. the cultural sphere has polarized into two competing ideological positions文化界已经形成了两大对立的相互竞争的意识形态立场
with obj. Vietnam polarized political opinion.越南在政见上出现了对立的两派。
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