displacement
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6655 in the learning path
被迫迁离；流离失所
Definitions
n. The forced movement of people away from their homes.
被迫迁离；流离失所
n. The replacement of someone or something by another.
取代；替代
n. Movement from a position, or fluid pushed aside by an object.
位移；排开量
Example
The flood caused displacement, forcing families into temporary shelters.
洪水迫使许多家庭离开家园，住进临时避难所。
Coastal erosion may lead to widespread displacement unless governments invest in effective protection and planned relocation.
除非政府投入资金进行有效防护和有计划的搬迁，否则海岸侵蚀可能导致大量居民被迫迁离。
Collocations
- population displacement
- forced displacement
- job displacement
- water displacement
Word family
- displace (v.)
- displaced (adj.)
Usage tip
指人常译被迫迁离；物理中指位移或排开量。
FAQ
- What does displacement mean?
- The forced movement of people away from their homes. The replacement of someone or something by another. Movement from a position, or fluid pushed aside by an object.
- How is displacement pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/, US /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
