Word · Frequency #7662
dilute
稀释的；淡的
核心释义
Having a low concentration; reduced in strength by the addition of water or another liquid.
- 1.
浓度低的。
Having a low concentration.
- 2.
弱的；因稀释而强度降低的；稀释过的。
Weak; reduced in strength by dilution; diluted.
- 3.
指动物:毛色比平常浅的。
Of an animal: having a lighter-coloured coat than is usual.
（动物）毛色较淡的；浅色的；浓度低的。；弱的；因稀释而强度降低的；稀释过的。；指动物:毛色比平常浅的。；淡的
用法In use
You should dilute the juice with water before drinking.
用法提示：这里dilute用作及物动词，意为稀释。
The impact of the scandal was diluted by the company's quick response.
用法提示：这里dilute用作及物动词，意为削弱（强度）。
The dilute acid solution is safe to handle.
用法提示：这里dilute用作形容词，修饰solution，意为稀释的。
dilute + noun
dilute作形容词时，常置于名词前。
The chemist prepared a dilute solution.
化学家配制了一种稀释溶液。
be + dilute
注意dilute是形容词，后接副词如too。
The acid is too dilute to be effective.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- dilute solution
- 稀释溶液
- The chemist prepared a dilute solution of sulfuric acid.化学家制备了一份稀硫酸溶液。
- dilute acid
- 稀酸
- Dilute acid is often used in cleaning metals.稀酸常用于清洁金属。
- dilute mixture
- 稀释混合物
- Add water to create a dilute mixture.加水以制成稀释混合物。
- dilute concentration
- 低浓度
- The drug is effective even at a dilute concentration.这种药物即使在低浓度下也有效。
- dilute form
- 稀释形式
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象一杯浓果汁，加入大量水后味道变淡，就像水“滴溜”进去稀释了。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：chemistry、cooking 该形容词常用于描述溶液或液体浓度较低的情况，在化学和烹饪中比较常见。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于名词前或系表结构
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the stressed vowel /uː/ and ending /t/, rhyming with dilute. Words spelled with -ute but pronounced differently (e.g., 'compute' /kəmˈpjuːt/ also rhymes, but excluded for brevity; 'minute' as noun /ˈmɪnɪt/ does not rhyme.)
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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