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insulate

/ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
in · su · late ˈɪn · sjʊ · leɪt
English Definition
v. to cover or protect something to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering
中文释义
隔离，绝缘
Significado en Español
aislar, aislar térmicamente
한국어 뜻
단열하다, 절연하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cách ly, cách nhiệt
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Example Sentence

This material helps insulate the house from cold.

这种材料有助于让房子隔绝寒冷。

Synonyms
protect shield isolate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “insulate”:

  1. A reveal
  2. B uncover
  3. C expose
  4. D shield
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D — shield. “insulate” means v. to cover or protect something to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Thick brick walls help ______ the house and keep it warm all winter.

  1. A expose
  2. B insulate
  3. C chill
  4. D freeze
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B — insulate. “insulate” means v. to cover or protect something to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering

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Common questions about “insulate”

What does “insulate” mean?

insulate — v. to cover or protect something to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering. In Chinese: 隔离，绝缘.

How do you pronounce “insulate”?

insulate is pronounced /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · su · late.

How do you use “insulate” in a sentence?

This material helps insulate the house from cold. (这种材料有助于让房子隔绝寒冷。)

What are synonyms for “insulate”?

protect, shield, isolate — all close in meaning to insulate (v. to cover or protect something to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering).

Is “insulate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. insulate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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