1904; see de- "do the opposite of" + sensitize. Originally of photography development; psychological sense is first recorded 1935. Related: Desensitized; desensitizing.
实用例句
1. Even worse, by focusing only on their genital contact, they may gradually desensitize other erogenous zones.
甚至更为糟糕的是, 只是沉溺于生殖器官的接触, 他们也许会逐渐失去其他性敏感区的敏感性.来自互联网
2. People who suffer from allergies can sometimes be injections to help desensitize them.
患过敏反应的人有时可用注射针剂以帮助脱敏.来自互联网
3. Various studies indicate that a constant release of monoamines can desensitize the neurotransmitters'receptors.
