desensitize
US /ˌdiːˈsen.sə.taɪz/
UK /ˌdiːˈsen.sɪ.taɪz/
动词
1.
使不敏感, 使麻木
to make someone less sensitive to something, especially a problem or unpleasant situation, by repeatedly exposing them to it
示例:
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Repeated exposure to violence on TV can desensitize viewers.
反复接触电视暴力会使观众麻木不仁。
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The constant news of tragedies began to desensitize her to suffering.
悲剧的不断报道开始使她对痛苦麻木。
2.
降低敏感度, 脱敏
to reduce the sensitivity of a part of the body or an organ
示例:
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The dentist used a gel to desensitize the patient's teeth before the procedure.
牙医在手术前使用凝胶降低患者牙齿的敏感度。
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Certain medications can desensitize the skin to allergens.
某些药物可以降低皮肤对过敏原的敏感度。