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discrimination

/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ · /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4520 in the learning path

歧视

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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.

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