
discrimination
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ · /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4520 in the learning path
歧视
Definitions
n. unfair treatment based on someone's identity or personal characteristics
歧视
n. the ability or process of noticing differences between things
辨别力;鉴别
Example
She reported age discrimination after losing a job opportunity.
她失去一次工作机会后,举报了年龄歧视。
Stronger laws against discrimination can help ensure that all citizens have equal access to employment.
更有力的反歧视法律有助于确保所有公民享有平等的就业机会。
Collocations
- racial discrimination
- age discrimination
- discrimination against
- visual discrimination
Word family
- discriminate (v.)
- discriminatory (adj.)
- discriminating (adj.)
Usage tip
歧视某群体用 discrimination against;通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does discrimination mean?
- unfair treatment based on someone's identity or personal characteristics the ability or process of noticing differences between things
- How is discrimination pronounced?
- UK /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/, US /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.