Definition of insulate in English:

insulate

verb ˈɪnsjʊleɪtˈɪnsəˌleɪt

[with object]

1Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
使隔热；使隔音
insulate and draught-proof your home
the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise
房间安装了严密的隔音设施以隔离外部所有噪音。
Example sentencesExamples
- However, insulating a millimeter-square battery in a way that minimizes heat loss is no easy task.
- Determine whether you will be using the space for living and want to heat it or prefer to just insulate the main part of the house below the attic.
- The blankets are specially insulated to keep heat in.
- To start… Using pouring or blowing materials is an easy way to insulate your attic.
- Finally, while the soil insulates a home during winter, it also protects it from sun rays in summer, which can reduce or even completely eliminate the need for air conditioning.
- The soles of their feet are covered with fur which cushions them on hard ground and insulates them from the scorching heat of hot desert sands.
- If you place the access outside, be sure it is insulated and weatherstripped against both the elements and intrusion by insects or small animals.
- The problem you'll be attempting to solve by doing the experiment in this section is which materials insulate best against windchill.
- To help keep your floors warmer and reduce your heating bills, it is a good idea to insulate your floors.
- He was proud of the fact that the pipes and the attic in his home are insulated, thus conserving heat.
- And because of its mass, brick naturally insulates your home from outside sounds.
- One thing we would recommend people to do would be to insulate their home as well as they can before they start sticking on wind turbines.
- Also, food takes longer to cook in a nonstick pan because the coating insulates the food from the heat.
- To reduce heat gain, the roof is insulated with a layer of polyurethane foam coated with a light-reflecting granular finish.
- Two rival theories are based on the roles of feathers in insulating the body against heat loss and in providing an aerodynamic surface for flight.
- With hot water heating systems, the diameter of the piping remains constant, the slope is irrelevant, and all lines are insulated to prevent heat loss.
- When insulating on the inside of stone and brick foundations, do not insulate the joist space.
- Wireless radios will be positioned on moving glaciers, and gear must be insulated against temperatures far colder than they were designed to withstand.
- Heat also escapes through the edges of a concrete slab foundation, so insulate them as well.
- Saab has cunningly thickened and insulated the canvas top to reduce ambient sound, an aspect which could also prove a boon when someone with a Stanley knife comes along to try to steal your CD-changer.
Synonyms
wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe, sheathe, bundle up
lag, heatproof, soundproof, muffle, make shockproof, pad, cushion
literary lap
1. 1.1 Prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in non-conducting material.
  使绝缘
  the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits
  盒子经过严密绝缘以防短路。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Two flat steel bands run through the spine of the lamp, which insulate power feeds and prevent the lamp from buckling.
  Vegetable oils are gentler on the cellulose-based paper that insulates the transformer coils.
  Dielectric materials are used to insulate circuits and cables from each other deep inside the machinery, making sure currents flow where they are supposed to and do not disturb other components.
  Red rubber catheters should never be used to insulate the ESU active electrode.
  Neurons were also coupled to electrically insulated semiconductors which offer an interfacing without electrochemical currents that may damage electrodes and cells.
  A second insulator layer electrically insulates the wires from the electroconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate.
  Chemicals covered by the agreement include PCBs, which are used to insulate electric transformers and as additives in plastics and paint, and pesticides such as DDT.
  PCBs were used to insulate transformers; because the chemical is so inert, it is a tremendously effective insulator.
  A ground strap bolted to the engine block may not do the job; head gaskets, silicon, and bolt sealer can electrically insulate the cylinder heads from ground.
  Wires should be double insulated, and firmly attached to the plug by the cord restraint.
  These cables are either duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, consisting of one, two or three insulated conductors wrapped around a bare aluminum or acsr neutral.
  The no.25 series was the same as no.20 except it was insulated for electrical work.
  Other uses include applications in nanoscale electronics, where the nanotubes can be used as conducting or insulating materials.
  A series of molecules that Bennett has developed are unique because they have the potential to yield insulated nano-scale wires.
2. 1.2 Protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences.
  the service is insulated from outside pressures
  他宣称服务很殷勤，且不受外界压力的影响。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In my view, it is the obligation of the adults to act in a mature manner and seek and obtain whatever therapy is necessary to ensure that the child is insulated from their personal antagonisms.
  They allow considerable flexibility for any bright ideas we might get along the way, and we are insulated from many of the hassles encountered in traveling.
  This policy allows the US to guard the liberty of its citizens, to protect and insulate them against malevolent forms of interference in their lives.
  The middle classes on the other hand were entirely insulated from the social impact of immigration and could see nothing but advantages to be gained from its economics.
  For nearly six years the mighty dollar was entirely insulated from trade data, one of the main determinants of currency market movements in conventional economic theory.
  So it is only fair that the police are insulated against the madness that they are expected to control, and which they are not able to with any degree of success.
  For some it was a profound shock to realise that we are not insulated from the pain and death that accompany life at every point and in every person.
  Contrary to what has been claimed, the theory is not insulated against attempts to disconfirm it.
  By preventing subnational governments from using internal trade barriers to insulate local firms from market competition, this condition helps level the economic playing field.
  An appointed body, the theory went, would be insulated from influence peddling, and thus better equipped than politicians to safeguard the public.
  He is insulated from being held accountable for making bad laws and regulations.
  They ensured relative stability by preventing ruinous competition and insulating the system against outside influences.
  And even as I seek to insulate her from those influences, I am not sure that I can.
  Whether the talk is of tops, bottoms, recoveries or downturns, the adherence to a sound set of investing guidelines will always insulate stock pickers from wasting time thinking about the market's next move.
  The commission is supposed to be an independent body, which means its decisions are insulated against political considerations.
  Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.
  And it is best if they are insulated from marketplace constraints, that is the whole point of the non-profit sector.
  In political terms the minister can be isolated from and insulated against accountability for the day to day implementation and administration of policy.
  You are insulated from the stock market because the company guarantees you will get a proportion of your income when you retire.
  The diversification of applications and end users driving demand insulates telecoms against a downturn in any one sector.
  Synonyms
  protect, keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, shield, defend, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon
  isolate, segregate, separate, sequester, detach, exclude, cut off, cloister
2archaic Make (land) into an island.
〈古〉使（陆地）成岛屿
the village was insulated by every flood of the river
那个村庄每逢洪水泛滥都会成为孤岛。
Example sentencesExamples
- The city was insulated by heavy seasonal overspill.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in sense 2): from Latin insula 'island' + -ate³.

Definition of insulate in US English:

insulate

verbˈinsəˌlātˈɪnsəˌleɪt

[with object]

1Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
使隔热；使隔音
the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise
房间安装了严密的隔音设施以隔离外部所有噪音。
Example sentencesExamples
- To start… Using pouring or blowing materials is an easy way to insulate your attic.
- He was proud of the fact that the pipes and the attic in his home are insulated, thus conserving heat.
- The problem you'll be attempting to solve by doing the experiment in this section is which materials insulate best against windchill.
- To help keep your floors warmer and reduce your heating bills, it is a good idea to insulate your floors.
- Wireless radios will be positioned on moving glaciers, and gear must be insulated against temperatures far colder than they were designed to withstand.
- The soles of their feet are covered with fur which cushions them on hard ground and insulates them from the scorching heat of hot desert sands.
- To reduce heat gain, the roof is insulated with a layer of polyurethane foam coated with a light-reflecting granular finish.
- However, insulating a millimeter-square battery in a way that minimizes heat loss is no easy task.
- Also, food takes longer to cook in a nonstick pan because the coating insulates the food from the heat.
- One thing we would recommend people to do would be to insulate their home as well as they can before they start sticking on wind turbines.
- If you place the access outside, be sure it is insulated and weatherstripped against both the elements and intrusion by insects or small animals.
- Saab has cunningly thickened and insulated the canvas top to reduce ambient sound, an aspect which could also prove a boon when someone with a Stanley knife comes along to try to steal your CD-changer.
- Two rival theories are based on the roles of feathers in insulating the body against heat loss and in providing an aerodynamic surface for flight.
- The blankets are specially insulated to keep heat in.
- And because of its mass, brick naturally insulates your home from outside sounds.
- Determine whether you will be using the space for living and want to heat it or prefer to just insulate the main part of the house below the attic.
- When insulating on the inside of stone and brick foundations, do not insulate the joist space.
- Finally, while the soil insulates a home during winter, it also protects it from sun rays in summer, which can reduce or even completely eliminate the need for air conditioning.
- Heat also escapes through the edges of a concrete slab foundation, so insulate them as well.
- With hot water heating systems, the diameter of the piping remains constant, the slope is irrelevant, and all lines are insulated to prevent heat loss.
Synonyms
wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe, sheathe, bundle up
1. 1.1 Prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in nonconducting material.
  使绝缘
  the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits
  盒子经过严密绝缘以防短路。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A ground strap bolted to the engine block may not do the job; head gaskets, silicon, and bolt sealer can electrically insulate the cylinder heads from ground.
  Vegetable oils are gentler on the cellulose-based paper that insulates the transformer coils.
  Two flat steel bands run through the spine of the lamp, which insulate power feeds and prevent the lamp from buckling.
  Chemicals covered by the agreement include PCBs, which are used to insulate electric transformers and as additives in plastics and paint, and pesticides such as DDT.
  Wires should be double insulated, and firmly attached to the plug by the cord restraint.
  Other uses include applications in nanoscale electronics, where the nanotubes can be used as conducting or insulating materials.
  A series of molecules that Bennett has developed are unique because they have the potential to yield insulated nano-scale wires.
  Neurons were also coupled to electrically insulated semiconductors which offer an interfacing without electrochemical currents that may damage electrodes and cells.
  Dielectric materials are used to insulate circuits and cables from each other deep inside the machinery, making sure currents flow where they are supposed to and do not disturb other components.
  PCBs were used to insulate transformers; because the chemical is so inert, it is a tremendously effective insulator.
  The no.25 series was the same as no.20 except it was insulated for electrical work.
  Red rubber catheters should never be used to insulate the ESU active electrode.
  A second insulator layer electrically insulates the wires from the electroconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate.
  These cables are either duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, consisting of one, two or three insulated conductors wrapped around a bare aluminum or acsr neutral.
2. 1.2 Protect from the unpleasant effects or elements of something.
  〈喻〉使不受影响，使隔绝，把…隔离起来
  he claims that the service is complacent and insulated from outside pressures
  他宣称服务很殷勤，且不受外界压力的影响。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And it is best if they are insulated from marketplace constraints, that is the whole point of the non-profit sector.
  They allow considerable flexibility for any bright ideas we might get along the way, and we are insulated from many of the hassles encountered in traveling.
  And even as I seek to insulate her from those influences, I am not sure that I can.
  You are insulated from the stock market because the company guarantees you will get a proportion of your income when you retire.
  Contrary to what has been claimed, the theory is not insulated against attempts to disconfirm it.
  In political terms the minister can be isolated from and insulated against accountability for the day to day implementation and administration of policy.
  An appointed body, the theory went, would be insulated from influence peddling, and thus better equipped than politicians to safeguard the public.
  In my view, it is the obligation of the adults to act in a mature manner and seek and obtain whatever therapy is necessary to ensure that the child is insulated from their personal antagonisms.
  Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.
  The commission is supposed to be an independent body, which means its decisions are insulated against political considerations.
  For some it was a profound shock to realise that we are not insulated from the pain and death that accompany life at every point and in every person.
  So it is only fair that the police are insulated against the madness that they are expected to control, and which they are not able to with any degree of success.
  For nearly six years the mighty dollar was entirely insulated from trade data, one of the main determinants of currency market movements in conventional economic theory.
  They ensured relative stability by preventing ruinous competition and insulating the system against outside influences.
  By preventing subnational governments from using internal trade barriers to insulate local firms from market competition, this condition helps level the economic playing field.
  This policy allows the US to guard the liberty of its citizens, to protect and insulate them against malevolent forms of interference in their lives.
  The diversification of applications and end users driving demand insulates telecoms against a downturn in any one sector.
  He is insulated from being held accountable for making bad laws and regulations.
  Whether the talk is of tops, bottoms, recoveries or downturns, the adherence to a sound set of investing guidelines will always insulate stock pickers from wasting time thinking about the market's next move.
  The middle classes on the other hand were entirely insulated from the social impact of immigration and could see nothing but advantages to be gained from its economics.
  Synonyms
  protect, keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, shield, defend, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon
2archaic Make (land) into an island.
〈古〉使（陆地）成岛屿
the village was insulated by every flood of the river
那个村庄每逢洪水泛滥都会成为孤岛。
Example sentencesExamples
- The city was insulated by heavy seasonal overspill.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in insulate (sense 2)): from Latin insula ‘island’ + -ate.

词汇	insulate
释义	Definition of insulate in English: insulate verb ˈɪnsjʊleɪtˈɪnsəˌleɪt [with object] 1Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound. 使隔热；使隔音 insulate and draught-proof your home the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise 房间安装了严密的隔音设施以隔离外部所有噪音。 Example sentencesExamples However, insulating a millimeter-square battery in a way that minimizes heat loss is no easy task. Determine whether you will be using the space for living and want to heat it or prefer to just insulate the main part of the house below the attic. The blankets are specially insulated to keep heat in. To start… Using pouring or blowing materials is an easy way to insulate your attic. Finally, while the soil insulates a home during winter, it also protects it from sun rays in summer, which can reduce or even completely eliminate the need for air conditioning. The soles of their feet are covered with fur which cushions them on hard ground and insulates them from the scorching heat of hot desert sands. If you place the access outside, be sure it is insulated and weatherstripped against both the elements and intrusion by insects or small animals. The problem you'll be attempting to solve by doing the experiment in this section is which materials insulate best against windchill. To help keep your floors warmer and reduce your heating bills, it is a good idea to insulate your floors. He was proud of the fact that the pipes and the attic in his home are insulated, thus conserving heat. And because of its mass, brick naturally insulates your home from outside sounds. One thing we would recommend people to do would be to insulate their home as well as they can before they start sticking on wind turbines. Also, food takes longer to cook in a nonstick pan because the coating insulates the food from the heat. To reduce heat gain, the roof is insulated with a layer of polyurethane foam coated with a light-reflecting granular finish. Two rival theories are based on the roles of feathers in insulating the body against heat loss and in providing an aerodynamic surface for flight. With hot water heating systems, the diameter of the piping remains constant, the slope is irrelevant, and all lines are insulated to prevent heat loss. When insulating on the inside of stone and brick foundations, do not insulate the joist space. Wireless radios will be positioned on moving glaciers, and gear must be insulated against temperatures far colder than they were designed to withstand. Heat also escapes through the edges of a concrete slab foundation, so insulate them as well. Saab has cunningly thickened and insulated the canvas top to reduce ambient sound, an aspect which could also prove a boon when someone with a Stanley knife comes along to try to steal your CD-changer. Synonyms wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe, sheathe, bundle up lag, heatproof, soundproof, muffle, make shockproof, pad, cushion literary lap 1.1 Prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in non-conducting material. 使绝缘 the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits 盒子经过严密绝缘以防短路。 Example sentencesExamples Two flat steel bands run through the spine of the lamp, which insulate power feeds and prevent the lamp from buckling. Vegetable oils are gentler on the cellulose-based paper that insulates the transformer coils. Dielectric materials are used to insulate circuits and cables from each other deep inside the machinery, making sure currents flow where they are supposed to and do not disturb other components. Red rubber catheters should never be used to insulate the ESU active electrode. Neurons were also coupled to electrically insulated semiconductors which offer an interfacing without electrochemical currents that may damage electrodes and cells. A second insulator layer electrically insulates the wires from the electroconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate. Chemicals covered by the agreement include PCBs, which are used to insulate electric transformers and as additives in plastics and paint, and pesticides such as DDT. PCBs were used to insulate transformers; because the chemical is so inert, it is a tremendously effective insulator. A ground strap bolted to the engine block may not do the job; head gaskets, silicon, and bolt sealer can electrically insulate the cylinder heads from ground. Wires should be double insulated, and firmly attached to the plug by the cord restraint. These cables are either duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, consisting of one, two or three insulated conductors wrapped around a bare aluminum or acsr neutral. The no.25 series was the same as no.20 except it was insulated for electrical work. Other uses include applications in nanoscale electronics, where the nanotubes can be used as conducting or insulating materials. A series of molecules that Bennett has developed are unique because they have the potential to yield insulated nano-scale wires. 1.2 Protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences. the service is insulated from outside pressures 他宣称服务很殷勤，且不受外界压力的影响。 Example sentencesExamples In my view, it is the obligation of the adults to act in a mature manner and seek and obtain whatever therapy is necessary to ensure that the child is insulated from their personal antagonisms. They allow considerable flexibility for any bright ideas we might get along the way, and we are insulated from many of the hassles encountered in traveling. This policy allows the US to guard the liberty of its citizens, to protect and insulate them against malevolent forms of interference in their lives. The middle classes on the other hand were entirely insulated from the social impact of immigration and could see nothing but advantages to be gained from its economics. For nearly six years the mighty dollar was entirely insulated from trade data, one of the main determinants of currency market movements in conventional economic theory. So it is only fair that the police are insulated against the madness that they are expected to control, and which they are not able to with any degree of success. For some it was a profound shock to realise that we are not insulated from the pain and death that accompany life at every point and in every person. Contrary to what has been claimed, the theory is not insulated against attempts to disconfirm it. By preventing subnational governments from using internal trade barriers to insulate local firms from market competition, this condition helps level the economic playing field. An appointed body, the theory went, would be insulated from influence peddling, and thus better equipped than politicians to safeguard the public. He is insulated from being held accountable for making bad laws and regulations. They ensured relative stability by preventing ruinous competition and insulating the system against outside influences. And even as I seek to insulate her from those influences, I am not sure that I can. Whether the talk is of tops, bottoms, recoveries or downturns, the adherence to a sound set of investing guidelines will always insulate stock pickers from wasting time thinking about the market's next move. The commission is supposed to be an independent body, which means its decisions are insulated against political considerations. Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates. And it is best if they are insulated from marketplace constraints, that is the whole point of the non-profit sector. In political terms the minister can be isolated from and insulated against accountability for the day to day implementation and administration of policy. You are insulated from the stock market because the company guarantees you will get a proportion of your income when you retire. The diversification of applications and end users driving demand insulates telecoms against a downturn in any one sector. Synonyms protect, keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, shield, defend, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon isolate, segregate, separate, sequester, detach, exclude, cut off, cloister 2archaic Make (land) into an island. 〈古〉使（陆地）成岛屿 the village was insulated by every flood of the river 那个村庄每逢洪水泛滥都会成为孤岛。 Example sentencesExamples The city was insulated by heavy seasonal overspill. Origin Mid 16th century (in sense 2): from Latin insula 'island' + -ate³. Definition of insulate in US English: insulate verbˈinsəˌlātˈɪnsəˌleɪt [with object] 1Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound. 使隔热；使隔音 the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise 房间安装了严密的隔音设施以隔离外部所有噪音。 Example sentencesExamples To start… Using pouring or blowing materials is an easy way to insulate your attic. He was proud of the fact that the pipes and the attic in his home are insulated, thus conserving heat. The problem you'll be attempting to solve by doing the experiment in this section is which materials insulate best against windchill. To help keep your floors warmer and reduce your heating bills, it is a good idea to insulate your floors. Wireless radios will be positioned on moving glaciers, and gear must be insulated against temperatures far colder than they were designed to withstand. The soles of their feet are covered with fur which cushions them on hard ground and insulates them from the scorching heat of hot desert sands. To reduce heat gain, the roof is insulated with a layer of polyurethane foam coated with a light-reflecting granular finish. However, insulating a millimeter-square battery in a way that minimizes heat loss is no easy task. Also, food takes longer to cook in a nonstick pan because the coating insulates the food from the heat. One thing we would recommend people to do would be to insulate their home as well as they can before they start sticking on wind turbines. If you place the access outside, be sure it is insulated and weatherstripped against both the elements and intrusion by insects or small animals. Saab has cunningly thickened and insulated the canvas top to reduce ambient sound, an aspect which could also prove a boon when someone with a Stanley knife comes along to try to steal your CD-changer. Two rival theories are based on the roles of feathers in insulating the body against heat loss and in providing an aerodynamic surface for flight. The blankets are specially insulated to keep heat in. And because of its mass, brick naturally insulates your home from outside sounds. Determine whether you will be using the space for living and want to heat it or prefer to just insulate the main part of the house below the attic. When insulating on the inside of stone and brick foundations, do not insulate the joist space. Finally, while the soil insulates a home during winter, it also protects it from sun rays in summer, which can reduce or even completely eliminate the need for air conditioning. Heat also escapes through the edges of a concrete slab foundation, so insulate them as well. With hot water heating systems, the diameter of the piping remains constant, the slope is irrelevant, and all lines are insulated to prevent heat loss. Synonyms wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe, sheathe, bundle up 1.1 Prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in nonconducting material. 使绝缘 the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits 盒子经过严密绝缘以防短路。 Example sentencesExamples A ground strap bolted to the engine block may not do the job; head gaskets, silicon, and bolt sealer can electrically insulate the cylinder heads from ground. Vegetable oils are gentler on the cellulose-based paper that insulates the transformer coils. Two flat steel bands run through the spine of the lamp, which insulate power feeds and prevent the lamp from buckling. Chemicals covered by the agreement include PCBs, which are used to insulate electric transformers and as additives in plastics and paint, and pesticides such as DDT. Wires should be double insulated, and firmly attached to the plug by the cord restraint. Other uses include applications in nanoscale electronics, where the nanotubes can be used as conducting or insulating materials. A series of molecules that Bennett has developed are unique because they have the potential to yield insulated nano-scale wires. Neurons were also coupled to electrically insulated semiconductors which offer an interfacing without electrochemical currents that may damage electrodes and cells. Dielectric materials are used to insulate circuits and cables from each other deep inside the machinery, making sure currents flow where they are supposed to and do not disturb other components. PCBs were used to insulate transformers; because the chemical is so inert, it is a tremendously effective insulator. The no.25 series was the same as no.20 except it was insulated for electrical work. Red rubber catheters should never be used to insulate the ESU active electrode. A second insulator layer electrically insulates the wires from the electroconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate. These cables are either duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, consisting of one, two or three insulated conductors wrapped around a bare aluminum or acsr neutral. 1.2 Protect from the unpleasant effects or elements of something. 〈喻〉使不受影响，使隔绝，把…隔离起来 he claims that the service is complacent and insulated from outside pressures 他宣称服务很殷勤，且不受外界压力的影响。 Example sentencesExamples And it is best if they are insulated from marketplace constraints, that is the whole point of the non-profit sector. They allow considerable flexibility for any bright ideas we might get along the way, and we are insulated from many of the hassles encountered in traveling. And even as I seek to insulate her from those influences, I am not sure that I can. You are insulated from the stock market because the company guarantees you will get a proportion of your income when you retire. Contrary to what has been claimed, the theory is not insulated against attempts to disconfirm it. In political terms the minister can be isolated from and insulated against accountability for the day to day implementation and administration of policy. An appointed body, the theory went, would be insulated from influence peddling, and thus better equipped than politicians to safeguard the public. In my view, it is the obligation of the adults to act in a mature manner and seek and obtain whatever therapy is necessary to ensure that the child is insulated from their personal antagonisms. Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates. The commission is supposed to be an independent body, which means its decisions are insulated against political considerations. For some it was a profound shock to realise that we are not insulated from the pain and death that accompany life at every point and in every person. So it is only fair that the police are insulated against the madness that they are expected to control, and which they are not able to with any degree of success. For nearly six years the mighty dollar was entirely insulated from trade data, one of the main determinants of currency market movements in conventional economic theory. They ensured relative stability by preventing ruinous competition and insulating the system against outside influences. By preventing subnational governments from using internal trade barriers to insulate local firms from market competition, this condition helps level the economic playing field. This policy allows the US to guard the liberty of its citizens, to protect and insulate them against malevolent forms of interference in their lives. The diversification of applications and end users driving demand insulates telecoms against a downturn in any one sector. He is insulated from being held accountable for making bad laws and regulations. Whether the talk is of tops, bottoms, recoveries or downturns, the adherence to a sound set of investing guidelines will always insulate stock pickers from wasting time thinking about the market's next move. The middle classes on the other hand were entirely insulated from the social impact of immigration and could see nothing but advantages to be gained from its economics. Synonyms protect, keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, shield, defend, shelter, screen, cushion, cocoon 2archaic Make (land) into an island. 〈古〉使（陆地）成岛屿 the village was insulated by every flood of the river 那个村庄每逢洪水泛滥都会成为孤岛。 Example sentencesExamples The city was insulated by heavy seasonal overspill. Origin Mid 16th century (in insulate (sense 2)): from Latin insula ‘island’ + -ate.
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