insulate /ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/ Brit /ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪt/ verb insulates; insulated; insulating
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/ Brit /ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪt/
verb
insulates; insulated; insulating
Learner's definition of INSULATE
1
: to add a material or substance to (something) in order to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of it使隔热;使绝缘;使隔音 [+ object]
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2
[+ object] : to prevent (someone or something) from dealing with or experiencing something : to keep (someone or something) separate from something unpleasant, dangerous, etc.隔离;隔绝;使免受(不良影响等)
— insulated
adjective -
insulated windows and doors隔音门窗
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an insulated ceiling隔热天花板
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insulated wires绝缘电线
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Our heating bills are high because our house is poorly insulated.由于房子隔热性能差,我们的取暖费用很高。