separate
/ˈseprət/ (adj.); /ˈsepəreɪt/ (v.)
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2830 in the learning path
分开的；各自的
Definitions
adj. not joined, shared, or considered together
分开的；各自的
v. to divide things or move them apart
分开；分离
Example
We keep clean towels in a separate cupboard.
我们把干净毛巾放在一个单独的柜子里。
Local authorities should provide separate bins for recyclable materials to make household waste sorting easier.
地方政府应为可回收材料提供专用垃圾桶，让家庭垃圾分类更方便。
Collocations
- separate rooms
- separate from
- separate accounts
- separate waste
Word family
- separation (n.)
- separately (adv.)
- inseparable (adj.)
Synonyms
- distinct
Antonyms
- joint
Usage tip
形容词词尾读/ət/，动词词尾读/eɪt/。
FAQ
- What does separate mean?
- not joined, shared, or considered together to divide things or move them apart
- How is separate pronounced?
- UK /ˈseprət/ (adj.); /ˈsepəreɪt/ (v.), US /ˈseprət/ (adj.); /ˈsepəreɪt/ (v.). Use the audio buttons above to listen.
