polarize

1. V-T/V-I If something polarizes people or if something polarizes, two separate groups are formed with opposite opinions or positions. 使两级分化; 两级分化

Missile deployment did much to further polarize opinion. 导弹的部署进一步地加剧了意见的分化。

As the car rental industry polarizes, business will go to the bigger companies. 随着汽车租赁行业的两级分化，业务会流向大一些的公司。

2. polarizationN-UNCOUNT 分化

...the increasing polarization between rich and poor. …不断加剧的贫富分化。