| 释义 |
amer·i·can·ize
\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnīz\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: American (II) + -ize
transitive verb
1. : to make American:
a. : to cause to acquire traits or characteristics distinctively or conceived as distinctively American
b. : to bring into close conformity with American national customs and institutions : change in behavior and attitude to suit the American way of life
2. : to bring into conformity with characteristically American spelling or pronunciation
3. : to bring (an area) under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of the United States
intransitive verb
: to acquire American traits : integrate with or assimilate in spirit and culture to life in the United States |