anneal
US /əˈniːl/
UK /əˈniːl/
动词
1.
退火, 韧化
heat (metal or glass) and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and toughen it
示例:
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The steel must be annealed to prevent it from becoming brittle.
钢必须经过退火处理，以防止其变脆。
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Glass is annealed to relieve internal stresses.
玻璃经过退火处理以消除内部应力。
2.
磨练, 强化
strengthen or harden (something)
示例:
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The experience helped to anneal her resolve.
这次经历有助于磨砺她的决心。
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His character was annealed by hardship.
他的性格在困境中得到了磨练。