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polarizepolarizeD.J.:[ˈpəuləraiz]K.K.:[ˈpoləˌraɪz]vi.1.■使分化为不同的看法Public opinion polarized into completely opposite opinions on the issue of mercy killing.公众舆论在安乐死这一问题上分化成了完全不同的对立观点。

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polarize['pəuləraiz]vt.1.■使极化；使偏振：a polarized bell极化电铃polarized light偏振光2.■使两极化，使分化：The nation as a whole was thoroughly polarized into left-and right-wing groups.整个国家分化成了完全对立的左翼和右翼两大派。3.■使集中：The grand building polarizes a deep local pride.这座宏伟的建筑集中体现了当地人深切的自豪感。4.■归向(或倾向)于某一极端：The whole society was polarized towards financial success.整个社会都倾向于取得财政上的成功。vi.1.■极化；偏振：Political forces had polarized into right and left groups.政治力量已经极化为左、右两个集团。2.■两极分化：Public opinions have polarized on this issue.在这个问题上公众的意见已经两极分化了。变形vt.polarizedpolarizing