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sexist

UK //ˈsek.sɪst//US //ˈsek.sɪst//

词源

1960年代由sex(性别)和-ist(表示某种主义者或歧视者的后缀)组成,仿照racist(种族主义者)的构词方式。

adjective

❶ 指基于性别(通常是针对女性)的歧视或偏见,认为某一性别天生优于另一性别。

“His sexist remarks about women in the workplace caused outrage.”

(他关于职场女性的性别歧视言论引发了众怒。)

“The company was criticized for its sexist hiring policies.”

(该公司因性别歧视的招聘政策受到批评。)

同义词:discriminatory, biased, chauvinistic

noun

❶ 持有或表现出性别歧视态度的人,通常指歧视女性者。

“He was labeled a sexist after his controversial comments.”

(他在发表争议性言论后被贴上了性别歧视者的标签。)

“The politician was accused of being a sexist by his opponents.”

(这位政客被对手指责为性别歧视者。)

同义词:bigot, male chauvinist, misogynist

常见短语

sexist attitude — 表现出性别歧视的态度或思维方式,通常指无意识地贬低某一性别。

“His sexist attitude made female colleagues uncomfortable.”

(他的性别歧视态度让女性同事感到不适。)

sexist language — 包含性别偏见或歧视的用语,可能强化性别刻板印象。

“The manual was revised to eliminate sexist language.”

(该手册经过修订以消除性别歧视语言。)