prejudice
/ˈpredʒədɪs/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4753 in the learning path
偏见；成见
Definitions
n. An unfair opinion formed without enough knowledge or experience.
偏见；成见
v. To unfairly influence someone's judgement or harm their chances.
使有偏见；损害
Example
Her neighbours welcomed her warmly, without any prejudice.
邻居们热情地欢迎她，没有任何偏见。
Schools can challenge prejudice by encouraging students to learn about cultures different from their own.
学校可以鼓励学生了解不同于自身的文化，从而消除偏见。
Collocations
- racial prejudice
- prejudice against
- challenge prejudice
- prejudice someone's chances
Word family
- prejudiced (adj.)
Synonyms
- bias
Usage tip
表示对某群体的偏见，常用prejudice against。
FAQ
- What does prejudice mean?
- An unfair opinion formed without enough knowledge or experience. To unfairly influence someone's judgement or harm their chances.
- How is prejudice pronounced?
- UK /ˈpredʒədɪs/, US /ˈpredʒədɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
