insulated
US /ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd/
UK /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
形容词
1.
绝缘的, 隔热的
protected from heat, cold, or noise by a material that prevents or reduces the passage of energy
示例:
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The house has well-insulated walls to keep it warm in winter.
这房子有很好的隔热墙，冬天可以保暖。
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Always wear insulated gloves when working with electricity.
处理电力时务必戴上绝缘手套。
2.
隔绝的, 受保护的
separated or protected from something, especially from unpleasant influences or realities
示例:
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The wealthy live in an insulated bubble, unaware of the struggles of others.
富人生活在隔绝的泡沫中，对别人的困境一无所知。
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His position as CEO kept him somewhat insulated from the daily complaints of employees.
他作为首席执行官的职位使他多少免受员工日常抱怨的影响。
过去分词
绝缘, 隔热
past tense and past participle of insulate
示例:
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They insulated the attic to save on heating costs.
他们隔热了阁楼以节省取暖费用。
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The wires were properly insulated to prevent electric shock.
电线已正确绝缘，以防止触电。