eugenics
US /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/
UK /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/
名词
优生学
the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities of the human species or a human population, especially by discouraging reproduction by persons having genetic defects or presumed to have inheritable undesirable traits (negative eugenics) or encouraging reproduction by persons presumed to have inheritable desirable traits (positive eugenics)
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The history of eugenics is fraught with ethical controversies.
优生学的历史充满了伦理争议。
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Critics argue that eugenics can lead to discrimination and human rights abuses.
批评者认为，优生学可能导致歧视和侵犯人权。