单词 | insulate |
释义 | insulate v.tr.   1. prevent the passage of electricity, heat, or sound from (a thing, room, etc.) by interposing non-conductors.   2. detach (a person or thing) from its surroundings; isolate.   3. archaic make (land) into an island. Phrases and idioms insulating tape an adhesive tape used to cover exposed electrical wires etc. Derivatives insulation n. Etymology: L insula island + -ATE(3) |
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