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discriminate

UK //dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt//US //dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'discriminare',意为'区分',来自 'discrimen'(区别)。

verb

❶ 区分或辨别不同的事物或人,通常基于特定的特征或标准。

“It's important to discriminate between facts and opinions.”

(区分事实和观点非常重要。)

“The test is designed to discriminate between skilled and unskilled workers.”

(这个测试旨在区分熟练和非熟练工人。)

❶ 不公平地对待某人或某群体,通常基于种族、性别、年龄等特征。

“It's illegal to discriminate against employees based on their age.”

(基于年龄歧视员工是违法的。)

“The company was accused of discriminating against women in promotions.”

(该公司被指控在晋升方面歧视女性。)

同义词:distinguish, differentiate, segregate, bias, prejudice

常见短语

discriminate against — 不公平地对待某人或某群体,通常指基于种族、性别等特征的歧视行为。

“The policy was found to discriminate against minority groups.”

(该政策被发现歧视少数群体。)

discriminate between — 区分或辨别两个或多个不同的事物或人。

“Young children often cannot discriminate between fantasy and reality.”

(年幼的孩子通常无法区分幻想和现实。)