desensitize

desensitize的音标为[ˌdiːsenˈzaɪt] ，基本翻译为“降低敏感度”，速记技巧为：de（去掉）+ sens（感觉）+ itize（使……化）。

Desensitize的英文词源为：

de-：表示“去掉，取消”

sensitize：表示“使敏感”

变化形式为：名词形式为desensitization，形容词形式为desensitizing。

相关单词：

1. sensation：感觉，知觉，感觉上的刺激。

2. insensitive：不敏感的，不注意的。

3. sensitivity：敏感度，灵敏度，对刺激的反应。

4. intolerance：不敏感，不耐受。

5. numbness：麻木，失去感觉。

6. desensitized：无感觉的，对刺激不敏感的。

7. hypersensitivity：过度敏感，过敏反应。

8. insensitivity：无感觉，不敏感。

9. desensitization：去敏化，使失去敏感性。

10. sensitization：使敏感化，使对刺激敏感。

例如，“insensitivity”意为“无感觉”，可以用来形容一个人对情感或刺激的麻木。“desensitization”则指去敏化，即使某物失去敏感性，常用于描述对疼痛或恐惧的克服过程。

常用短语：

1. desensitize oneself to sth. 使自己习惯于某事

2. desensitize sb. to sth. 使某人习惯于某事

3. desensitize sth. 使某事失去刺激性

4. desensitize oneself to violence 使自己习惯于暴力

5. desensitize oneself to pain 使自己习惯于痛苦

6. desensitize sth. to sb./sth. 使某事对某人/某物失去刺激性

7. desensitize oneself to criticism 使自己习惯于批评

例句：

1. He has been desensitized to violence after years of working in the criminal justice system.

2. The drug has desensitized him to pain.

3. The teacher"s constant criticism has desensitized the students to it.

英文小作文：

标题：Desensitization and Its Impact on Society

In today"s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli that can desensitize us to various aspects of life. From violence in the media to social media"s constant sharing of negative news, we are becoming increasingly desensitized to various challenges that face us on a daily basis.

This phenomenon has far-reaching consequences for society as a whole. People who are desensitized to violence are more likely to become victims of crime or engage in violent behavior themselves. On the other hand, people who are desensitized to criticism can become easily discouraged and lose their drive to succeed, which can have a negative impact on their personal and professional lives.

To combat this trend, it is essential to remind ourselves of the importance of maintaining a healthy sense of awareness and vigilance. We need to be mindful of the stimuli we are exposed to and take steps to protect ourselves from harmful influences. At the same time, we should also strive to create an environment that fosters empathy and understanding among individuals, thus reducing the likelihood of desensitization in the first place.