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singling
UK //ˈsɪŋɡlɪŋ//US //ˈsɪŋɡlɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'singlen'，意为挑选或分离，与古英语 'singan'（歌唱）无直接关联。
verb
❶ 指从群体中单独挑选或分离出某个人或事物，常用于强调特别关注或区别对待。
“The teacher kept singling him out for praise.”
（老师总是单独表扬他。）
“She felt uncomfortable when they started singling her out in the meeting.”
（当他们在会议上开始单独点名她时，她感到很不自在。）
同义词:selecting, choosing, picking out
常见短语
singling out — 指特意从群体中挑选出某人或某物，通常带有特别关注或批评的意味。
“The manager was accused of singling out employees for unfair treatment.”
（经理被指控不公平地针对某些员工。）