polarization
noun (UK usually polarisation) uk/ˌpəʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌpoʊ.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(DIVIDING)
[ U ]（尤指人或观点）两级分化
the act of dividing something, especially something that contains different people or opinions, into two completely opposing groups
The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas. 在都市地区可以清楚地看到社会贫富两极分化的现象。
Our goal is lively discussion, not polarization. 我们的目标是热烈的讨论，而不是两极分化。
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- The polarization of wealth in the past 20 years has been extreme.
- They agreed to work together to end racial polarization.
- In these days of increasing polarization, it's easy to regard those on the other side of the argument as evil.
(LIGHT)
[ U ] physics specialized（光的）偏振
the act of making light waves move in one direction only, or mainly in one direction
Polarization of light occurs when light is scattered and oriented in a certain direction. 当光被散射并朝向某个方向时，就会发生光的偏振。
A magnetic field will rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light. 磁场会使偏振光的偏振面旋转。
[ U or C ]（玻璃的）偏光化
the process of treating glass with a substance that reduces the amount of reflected light, or the degree to which glass reduces the amount of reflected light
3D glasses that have different polarizations for each eye have recently been developed. 最近已经开发出了双眼镜片偏光化程度不同的3D眼镜。
See: polarize