externalize
US /ɪkˈstɝː.nəl.aɪz/
UK /ɪkˈstɜː.nəl.aɪz/
动词
1.
外化, 具体化
to represent an abstract idea or quality in concrete form
示例:
•
Artists often externalize their inner feelings through their work.
艺术家常通过作品外化他们的内心感受。
•
He tried to externalize his anxiety by writing it down.
他试图通过写下来外化他的焦虑。
2.
外推, 归咎于外部
to attribute (a cause or responsibility) to an outside agency or force rather than to oneself
示例:
•
It's easier to externalize blame than to accept personal responsibility.
将责任外推比承担个人责任更容易。
•
Some people tend to externalize their problems, blaming others for their misfortunes.
有些人倾向于将问题外化，将自己的不幸归咎于他人。