crystallize

1. V-T/V-I If you crystallize an opinion or idea, or if it crystallizes, it becomes fixed and definite in someone's mind. 使成形; 具躰化

He has managed to crystallize the feelings of millions of ordinary Russians. 他成功地闡明了數(shù)百萬(wàn)普通俄國(guó)人的感情。

2. V-T/V-I If a substance crystallizes, or something crystallizes it, it turns into crystals. 使結(jié)晶; 結(jié)成晶躰

Don't stir or the sugar will crystallize. 不要攪，否則糖會(huì)結(jié)晶的。