neutral

英 ['njuːtr(ə)l] 美 ['nʊtrəl]
  • adj. 中立的,中性的;中立国的;非彩色的
  • n. 中立国;中立者;非彩色;齿轮的空档
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neutral 中立的,中性的

来自neuter,中性的。

neutral (adj.)
late 15c., "composed of contrasting elements which, in proper proportion, neutralize each other," from Middle French neutral, from Latin neutralis "of neuter gender," from neuter (see neuter (adj.)). Chemistry sense is from 1660s. Sense of "not taking sides in a fight" (1540s) probably is from a similar meaning in Medieval Latin. Of colors, from 1821. Neutral corner is from boxing (1908).
neutral (n.)
mid-15c., "one who remains neutral," from Latin neutralis "of neuter gender," (see neutral (adj.)). Meaning "disengaged position in gear mechanisms" is from 1912.
1. "I know you," he said flatly, matter-of-fact, neutral in tone.
“我认识你。”他平淡地说道,就事论事,不带任何感情。

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2. Graham put the van in neutral and jumped out into the road.
格雷厄姆把货车挂到空挡,自己跳到马路上。

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3. At the horizon the land mass becomes a continuous pale neutral grey.
陆地在地平线处变成了一片浅灰。

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4. Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.
纯水是中性的,酸碱度为7。

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5. Mary suggests using a neutral lip pencil.
玛丽建议用浅色唇线笔。

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