discrimination

/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n.
标准词条 CET-6IELTS
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歧视；区别对待

释义与例句

n. 歧视；区别对待
the unfair treatment of a person or group because of characteristics such as race, sex, age, or disability
  1. The law aims to eliminate racial discrimination in employment.
    该法律旨在消除就业中的种族歧视。
  2. She reported discrimination against older workers.
    她举报了针对年长员工的歧视。
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  1. The policy was criticised as a form of discrimination.
    这项政策被批评为一种歧视。

词源与构词

源自拉丁语 discriminare（区分、区别），与 discrimen（区别）有关。

记忆钩子 表示“歧视某群体”用 discrimination against；discrimination 在此义项下通常为不可数名词。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • discriminate 歧视；区别对待；辨别
    discriminate against 表示歧视；discriminate between 表示区分、辨别，二者介词和含义不同。
    Employers must not discriminate against candidates because of age. 雇主不得因年龄而歧视求职者。
易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • prejudice 偏见；成见
    prejudice 主要指缺乏合理依据的态度或成见；discrimination 通常指基于这种偏见而实施的不公平行为或制度性待遇。
    The training helps staff recognise their own prejudices. 这项培训帮助员工认识到自己的偏见。
常见搭配
  • racial discrimination 种族歧视
    The organisation campaigns against racial discrimination. 该组织开展反对种族歧视的活动。
  • discrimination against 对……的歧视
    The report examines discrimination against people with disabilities. 报告审视了对残障人士的歧视。
  • prohibit discrimination 禁止歧视
    New regulations prohibit discrimination in housing and education. 新法规禁止在住房和教育领域实施歧视。