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inequity

UK //ɪnˈekwɪti//US //ɪnˈekwɪti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'iniquitas',由 'in-'(不)和 'aequus'(平等)组成,意为不平等或不公正。

noun

❶ 指不公平或不公正的情况,通常用于描述资源分配、机会或待遇上的差异,带有负面含义。

“The government is working to address the inequity in healthcare access.”

(政府正在努力解决医疗资源获取不公平的问题。)

“There is a growing concern about the inequity in educational opportunities.”

(人们对教育机会不平等的担忧日益增加。)

同义词:unfairness, injustice, disparity

常见短语

social inequity — 指社会中的不公平现象,通常涉及资源分配、权利或机会的不平等。

“Social inequity often leads to widespread dissatisfaction and protests.”

(社会不公常常导致广泛的不满和抗议活动。)