sensitize
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/ˈsensətaɪz/
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/ˈsensətaɪz/
to make someone or something more aware of an issue, especially a bad one
School programs aim to sensitize young people to the risks of smoking.
学校のプログラムは、若者が喫煙のリスクに気づくことを目指しています。
to make someone or something more sensitive to physical or chemical changes, or to a specific substance
Repeated exposure to sunlight can sensitize the skin, leading to severe reactions.
繰り返し日光にさらされると、肌が敏感になり、重度の反応を引き起こす可能性があります。