vt.

1. 在……上鍍鋅
2. 用電流刺激
3. 刺激；以某種方式激勵人心；激起，引起[（+into）]
   The news galvanized them into action.

   這消息促使他們起而採取行動。

   He galvanized his soldiers with a patriotic speech.

   他用愛國主義的演說來激勵他的士兵。

v.

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