galvanize
galvanise, / ˈgælvənaɪz; `ɡælvəˌnaɪz/ v
1 [Tn] coat (iron) with zinc to protect it from rust 用锌镀（铁）（防锈）
a galvanized bucket, nail, hinge, etc 镀锌的铁桶、 钉子、 铰链等 * galvanized wire 铅丝.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (into sth/doing sth) shock sb into action 激起某人行动起来
The manager's arrival galvanized the workers into activity. 经理一来, 工人闻风而动.