| 释义 |
ital·ian·ize
\ə̇ˈtalyəˌnīz\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: often capitalized, see -ize
Etymology: probably from French italianiser, from Middle French, from Old Italian italiano Italian + Middle French -iser -ize — more at italianate
intransitive verb
: to act in a fashion regarded as distinctive of Italians; specifically : to follow (as in style or technique) recognized Italian painters
< the italianizing masters of Antwerp >
transitive verb
1. : to make Italian (as in behavior, appearance, culture, style)
< foreigners gradually italianized by residence in Italy >
: cause to have Italian characteristics
< italianizing a style of architecture >
2. : to change or modify (as a word or expression foreign to Italian) so as to make conform (as in spelling or pronunciation) to characteristics of the Italian language
< an italianized family name > |