segregate
/ˈseɡrɪɡeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6999 in the learning path
隔离；实行种族隔离
Definitions
v. To keep people apart based on race or other characteristics.
隔离；实行种族隔离
v. To separate things into different groups or locations.
分开；分类存放
Example
The club refused to segregate children by family income.
这家俱乐部拒绝按家庭收入将孩子分开。
Schools that segregate pupils by social background may reinforce inequality rather than promote mutual understanding.
按社会背景隔离学生的学校可能会加剧不平等，而非促进相互理解。
Collocations
- segregate by race
- segregate waste
- racially segregated schools
Word family
- segregation (n.)
- segregated (adj.)
Synonyms
- separate
- isolate
Antonyms
- integrate
Usage tip
segregate A from B指把A与B隔离。
FAQ
- What does segregate mean?
- To keep people apart based on race or other characteristics. To separate things into different groups or locations.
- How is segregate pronounced?
- UK /ˈseɡrɪɡeɪt/, US /ˈseɡrɪɡeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
