discriminate
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4395 in the learning path
歧视；区别对待
Definitions
v. Treat people unfairly because of their group or personal characteristics
歧视；区别对待
v. Recognise differences between things
辨别；区分
Example
Our club does not discriminate against anyone because of age.
我们的俱乐部不会因年龄而歧视任何人。
Employers must not discriminate against applicants on the basis of disability, gender, or cultural background.
雇主不得基于残障、性别或文化背景歧视求职者。
Collocations
- discriminate against
- discriminate on the basis of age
- discriminate between
Word family
- discrimination (n.)
- discriminatory (adj.)
- discriminating (adj.)
Usage tip
歧视某人用against；区分两者用between。
FAQ
- What does discriminate mean?
- Treat people unfairly because of their group or personal characteristics Recognise differences between things
- How is discriminate pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/, US /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
