vt.

1. 在……上镀锌
2. 用电流刺激
3. 刺激；以某种方式激励人心；激起，引起[（+into）]
   The news galvanized them into action.

   这消息促使他们起而采取行动。

   He galvanized his soldiers with a patriotic speech.

   他用爱国主义的演说来激励他的士兵。

v.

1. shock or excite into action.
2. [often as adj. galvanized] coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc.