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insulate

/ɪnsəleɪt/

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to cover something to prevent heat or electricity from passing

隔热；绝缘

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We need to insulate the roof before winter arrives.
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冬天到来之前，我们得给屋顶加装保温层。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnsəleɪt/

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