isolate
Meaning: To separate from others; to identify a single factor; to keep apart
Isolate means to set apart from others or to keep alone. In science, it refers to identifying and separating a specific element, organism, or substance. It can also mean to identify a single cause or factor. The word suggests deliberate separation for a specific purpose.
Examples
- Scientists managed to isolate the virus. 科学家们成功分离了这种病毒。Los científicos lograron aislar el virus.科学者たちはウイルスを分離することに成功しました。과학자들이 바이러스를 분리하는 데 성공했습니다.
- The village was isolated by heavy snow. 这个村庄被大雪隔绝了。El pueblo quedó aislado por la fuerte nevada.村は大雪で孤立しました。마을이 폭설로 고립되었습니다.
- We need to isolate the problem before we can fix it. 我们需要先找出问题所在,然后才能解决它。Necesitamos aislar el problema antes de poder solucionarlo.修正する前に問題を特定する必要があります。수리하기 전에 문제를 먼저 파악해야 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'insulatus' meaning 'made into an island', from 'insula' (island). Entered English in the early 19th century via Italian 'isolato' and French 'isolé'. Related to 'island', 'insulate', 'insulin', and 'peninsula'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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