Definitions
n. an unfair preference for or against a person or group
偏见；偏向
n. a systematic distortion that makes research results less accurate
偏差
v. to unfairly influence someone's judgement or a study's results
使产生偏见；使偏向
Example
The referee showed clear bias towards the home team.
裁判明显偏袒主队。
Researchers should select participants carefully to minimise bias and ensure that their findings represent the wider population.
研究人员应谨慎选择参与者，以尽量减少偏差，确保研究结果能够代表更广泛的人群。
Collocations
- bias against
- gender bias
- sampling bias
- unconscious bias
Word family
- biased (adj.)
- unbiased (adj.)
Synonyms
- prejudice
- partiality
Antonyms
- impartiality
Usage tip
bias against 指对……有偏见；in favour of 指偏袒。
FAQ
- What does bias mean?
- an unfair preference for or against a person or group a systematic distortion that makes research results less accurate to unfairly influence someone's judgement or a study's results
- How is bias pronounced?
- UK /ˈbaɪəs/, US /ˈbaɪəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
