1. to make something neutral or impartial
使中立化；使不偏不倚
The mediator tried to neutral the tense atmosphere in the room.
調解人試圖緩和房間裡的緊張氣氛。
Adding a base will neutral the acidic solution.
加入鹼性物質會中和酸性溶液。
Neutral Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
neutral
verb
快速理解
What does "Neutral" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Neutral"?
「neutral」作為動詞較為罕見，主要用於特定技術或軍事語境中，表示使某物處於中立狀態或切斷其動力來源。
- 1
使中立化
EN: to make something neutral, especially in a chemical or electrical context
翻譯: 使某物（尤指化學或電氣方面）成為中性或不帶電荷。
- 2
切斷動力
EN: to disengage the gears of a vehicle, putting it in neutral
翻譯: 將車輛的排檔置於空檔，切斷引擎與傳動系統的連接。
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軍事中立化
EN: to render an area or force neutral, often by treaty or agreement
翻譯: 透過條約或協議，使一個區域或軍事力量保持中立。
小提醒：注意：「neutral」作動詞的用法非常專業且少見，日常對話中幾乎不會使用。在大多數情況下，它更常作為形容詞或名詞。
發音（How to Pronounce "Neutral" in English）
How to pronounce "Neutral" in English?"Neutral" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Neutral" from YouTube Videos
The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor
TED
“If you can raise somebody's level of positivity in the present, then their brain experiences what we now call a happiness advantage, which is your brain at positive performs significantly better than at negative, neutral or stressed.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Neutral"?How does "Neutral" change by context?
2. to render ineffective or harmless
使失效；使無害化
The security team worked quickly to neutral the threat.
安全小組迅速採取行動以消除威脅。
The new software update aims to neutral the vulnerability.
新的軟體更新旨在消除該安全漏洞。
3. to put a vehicle into neutral gear
將（車輛）排入空檔
Remember to neutral the car before starting the engine.
啟動引擎前記得將車排入空檔。
He neutraled the motorcycle at the traffic light.
他在紅綠燈前將摩托車排入空檔。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Neutral"?How to make natural sentences with "Neutral"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| neutral + noun | 使...中立化；使...失效 | The treaty neutralized the threat of invasion. (該條約使入侵的威脅失效。) |
| be neutralized | 被中和；被抵消 | The acid was neutralized by adding a base. (酸透過添加鹼而被中和。) |
| neutralize + someone/something | 消除（某人/某物的影響）；使無效 | Our goal is to neutralize their key player. (我們的目標是讓他們的主力球員無法發揮作用。) |
| neutralize + against + something | 對抗...以使其失效 | This serum can neutralize against the venom. (這種血清可以對抗蛇毒使其失效。) |
用法說明
How is "Neutral" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Neutral"?
neutral doing vs neutral to do
- 當 neutral 作動詞時，其後接動詞的結構取決於語意和上下文。
- neutral doing 通常描述一種常態、習慣或客觀事實，強調行為本身。
- neutral to do 則常出現在特定語境中，如被動語態、修飾抽象名詞，或與特定形容詞（如 easy, difficult）搭配時，強調目的或潛在可能性。
- 在正式或書面語中，neutral to do 結構可能更為常見。
對比範例： EN: The treaty was designed to neutralise the military threat. 翻譯: 該條約旨在消除軍事威脅。
EN:The goal is neutralising the opposition's main argument.
翻譯:目標是抵消對方的主要論點。
總結建議
在大多數主動語態的句子中，使用 neutralise doing 來描述具體的抵消行為，而在被動語態或修飾抽象概念時，則傾向使用 neutralise to do 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Neutral" and similar words?How to choose "Neutral" vs alternatives?
neutral vs balance
「neutral」強調不偏袒任何一方、保持中立狀態；「balance」則強調在各方之間取得均衡或調和。
neutral vs offset
「neutral」指消除影響或使其無效；「offset」指用一事物補償或抵銷另一事物的影響。
neutral vs counteract
「neutral」強調完全消除或使失效；「counteract」強調採取行動對抗或減輕某影響。
口語用法
How is "Neutral" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Neutral"?
引述
在引述他人意見或立場時，用來表示「保持中立」或「不選邊站」。 EN: So when they asked me to pick a side, I just said I'd stay neutral. 翻譯: 所以當他們要我選邊站時，我只說我會保持中立。
EN:She tried to get me involved, but I told her I'm neutral on office politics.
翻譯:她試圖拉我進去，但我告訴她我對辦公室政治保持中立。
語氣強調
強調在衝突或爭論中刻意不表態的決定或立場。 EN: Look, I'm going to be completely neutral here, so don't drag me into it. 翻譯: 聽著，我在這件事上會完全中立，所以別把我拖下水。
EN:I have to remain neutral, okay? It's not my fight.
翻譯:我必須保持中立，好嗎？那不是我的鬥爭。
停頓填充
在思考如何回應敏感話題時，用作緩衝詞，表示謹慎或不想冒犯。 EN: Well... I guess I'd have to stay neutral on that one. 翻譯: 嗯... 我想在那件事上我得保持中立。
EN:Hmm, let me think... My position is pretty neutral, actually.
翻譯:嗯，讓我想想... 我的立場其實蠻中立的。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，動詞 "neutralize"（使中和、抵銷）更為常見且精確。口語中當動詞使用的 "neutral" 通常指「採取中立立場」，在正式文體中應考慮改用 "remain neutral", "adopt a neutral stance", 或 "maintain neutrality" 等更完整的表述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Neutral"?What fixed phrases with "Neutral" should I remember?
neutralize the threat
neutralize + [noun]
消除或抵消某種威脅
neutralize the acid
neutralize + [noun]
中和酸性物質
neutralize an opponent
neutralize + [noun]
使對手失去作用或無效
neutralize the effect
neutralize + [noun]
抵消效果或影響
neutralize the odor
neutralize + [noun]
消除異味
neutralize a advantage
neutralize + [noun]
抵消優勢
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Neutral"?Which "Neutral" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The technician neutrals the system.
✓The technician neutralizes the system.
The verb form of 'neutral' is 'neutralize' (or 'neutralise' in British English). 'Neutral' is an adjective, not a verb.
×We need to neutralize.
✓We need to neutralize the acid / the opposition / the threat.
The verb 'neutralize' is usually transitive and requires a direct object (what is being made neutral or ineffective).
×Put the car in the neutral.
✓Put the car in neutral.
When referring to the gear position, 'neutral' is used as an uncountable noun without an article.
×The country decided to neutral in the conflict.
✓The country decided to remain neutral in the conflict.
'Neutral' is an adjective describing a state. To express entering or maintaining that state, you need a verb like 'remain', 'stay', or 'declare itself' before the adjective.
×Add lemon juice to neutralize the flavor.
✓Add lemon juice to balance the flavor. / Add a base to neutralize the acid.
'Neutralize' specifically means to make something chemically neutral (pH 7) or to make something ineffective. For making flavors more harmonious, use 'balance' or 'counteract'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Neutral"?What are tense/participle forms of "Neutral"?
neutrals(3rd_singular)neutraling(present_participle)neutralled(past)neutralled(past_participle)