Isolated
EN→ZH
What Does Isolated Mean?
- 孤立的
- 隔离的
- 独立的
Isolated Pronunciation
ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd
Isolated Definition
adjective
Definition
Separated from others; set apart.
In ZH
与他人分开；单独的。
How to Use Isolated in a Sentence
- After the pandemic, many people felt isolated in their homes, especially after attempting to socialize through video calls that ended up with them talking to their pets instead.
- The cat felt isolated when it saw the dog playing with all the other dogs and decided that it was better off being alone with its cardboard box.
- The scientist was so isolated in the lab that the only thing he could talk to was his pet goldfish, but it wasn’t very good at responding.
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, being isolated can have significant emotional and psychological effects. In Western society, isolation is often viewed negatively, whereas in some cultures, it can be seen as a period of reflection.
verb
Definition
To set apart; to separate from others.
In ZH
使分开；与他人隔离。
How to Use Isolated in a Sentence
- When the chocolate cake was brought to the party, everyone isolated it from the veggies to ensure it remained untouched, at least until dessert time.
- During the recent climate summit, the world leaders isolated the topic of pollution, leading to a comical moment when they all simultaneously started pointing fingers at each other.
- They isolated the last slice of pizza in the fridge, but it mysteriously disappeared, leading to a dramatic investigation involving all housemates.
Cultural Notes
Isolating someone or something can be used humorously in various contexts, especially in shared spaces like homes or offices, creating inside jokes about who gets the last slice of pizza.