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1. Oxford Dictionary

   insulate

   • IPA[ˈɪnsjʊleɪt]

   英式

   • v.
     protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound；prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in non-conducting material

   • verb: insulate, 3rd person present: insulates, gerund or present participle: insulating, past tense: insulated, past participle: insulated

2. • 釋義

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound insulate and draught-proof your home the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise 同義詞 wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, ... 更多swathe, sheathe, bundle up, lag, heatproof, soundproof, muffle, make shockproof, pad, cushion, literarylap
   • ▪ prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in non-conducting material the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits
   • ▪ protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences the service is insulated from outside pressures 同義詞 protect, keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, ... 更多shield, defend, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon, isolate, segregate, separate, sequester, detach, exclude, cut off, cloister
   • 2. archaic make (land) into an island the village was insulated by every flood of the river