separation

US /ˌsep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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1.

分离, 区分

the action or state of moving or being moved apart

:
The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle.
政教分离是一项基本原则。
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

:
Their separation was difficult for the children.
他们的分居对孩子们来说很艰难。
She filed for legal separation last month.
她上个月申请了法定分居