in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 neutralise
										- VERB 使无效;使无法正常工作
 To neutralize something means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly.- The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council...
 美国正试图在联合国安理会使该决议无效。
- The intruder smashed a window to get in and then neutralized the alarm system.
 闯入者打碎了一扇窗户进来,然后破坏了警报系统。
 
- VERB (用化学品)中和,使成为中性
 When a chemical substance neutralizes an acid, it makes it less acid.- Antacids are alkaline and they relieve pain by neutralizing acid in the contents of the stomach.
 抗酸剂是碱性的,通过中和胃容物中的酸来减轻疼痛。