“使敏感”常见的英文表达有 sensitize 或 make sb. sensitive 。
sensitize:是及物动词,意为“使(对……)敏感;使过敏” ,常用于描述使某人或某物对某种刺激、影响或情况变得更加敏感。例如:
Exposure to certain chemicals can sensitize the skin.(接触某些化学物质会使皮肤变得敏感。 )
The training is designed to sensitize employees to the needs of disabled customers.(这项培训旨在让员工对残疾顾客的需求更加敏感。 )
make sb. sensitive:意思是“使某人敏感” ,更直接地表达让某人产生敏感的反应或状态。例如:
His critical remarks made her sensitive about her appearance.(他批评的话语让她对自己的外表变得敏感起来。 )