discrimination
US /dɪˌskrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌskrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
歧视
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability
示例:
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Racial discrimination is a serious issue in many societies.
种族歧视在许多社会中是一个严重的问题。
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The company was accused of age discrimination.
该公司被指控存在年龄歧视。
2.
辨别, 鉴赏力
recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another
示例:
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He showed great discrimination in his choice of wines.
他在选择葡萄酒方面表现出极大的鉴赏力。
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The ability to make fine discriminations is crucial for a critic.
做出细微辨别的能力对评论家至关重要。
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