separation
US /ˌsep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
1.
分离, 区分
the action or state of moving or being moved apart
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The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle.
政教分离是一项基本原则。
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We need to ensure a clear separation between work and personal life.
我们需要确保工作和个人生活之间有明确的区分。
2.
分居, 离婚
the state of being divorced or legally separated from a spouse
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Their separation was difficult for the children.
他们的分居对孩子们来说很艰难。
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She filed for legal separation last month.
她上个月申请了法定分居。