neuter
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/ˈnuːtər/
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/ˈnjuːtə(r)/
not male or female, used for some nouns in certain languages
The word 'it' is often used as a neuter pronoun.
'it'이라는 단어는 종종 중성 대명사로 사용됩니다.
to perform a surgical operation on an animal to prevent it from reproducing
The vet neutered the cat to control the pet population.
수의사는 애완동물 인구를 통제하기 위해 고양이를 중성화시켰습니다.
to make something less effective or less likely to cause strong reactions
The team's strategy was neutered by the bad weather.
팀의 전략은 나쁜 날씨로 인해 무력화되었습니다.