galvanize/ˈɡælvənaɪz/
vt.-nized, -nizing1. 电镀;镀锌a galvanized hinge电镀铰链
galvanized iron白铁
All the water pipes need galvanizing.所有这些水管都需要镀锌。
2. 通电流3. 激励;刺激That threat of losing their jobs galvanized the men into action.失业的威胁激励那些人采取行动。
The fear of losing their freedom galvanized them into fighting back.可能丧失自由的恐惧激发他们行动起来进行还击。
(亦作: galvanise)