externalize
US /ɪkˈstɝː.nəl.aɪz/
UK /ɪkˈstɜː.nəl.aɪz/
動詞
1.
外化, 具體化
to represent an abstract idea or quality in concrete form
範例:
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Artists often externalize their inner feelings through their work.
藝術家常透過作品外化他們的內心感受。
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He tried to externalize his anxiety by writing it down.
他試圖透過寫下來外化他的焦慮。
2.
外推, 歸咎於外部
to attribute (a cause or responsibility) to an outside agency or force rather than to oneself
範例:
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It's easier to externalize blame than to accept personal responsibility.
將責任外推比承擔個人責任更容易。
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Some people tend to externalize their problems, blaming others for their misfortunes.
有些人傾向於將問題外化，將自己的不幸歸咎於他人。