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| /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ |
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| 1 | unfair treatment of someone because of their religion , race , or other personal features 歧视 |
| sexual/sex/racial/age discrimination Ms Howell claimed she had been the victim of sexual discrimination. 豪厄尔女士声称她成了性别歧视的牺牲品。 |
| +against discrimination against women 对女性的歧视 |
| +in The legislation would outlaw discrimination in employment, housing, and education. 法律将禁止就业、住房和教育方面的歧视。 |
| discrimination on the grounds of (=because of) Discrimination on the grounds of sex or race is unlawful. 因…引起的歧视 |
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| 2 | the ability to judge whether or not something is good or suitable 辨别力 |
| Try to exercise discrimination when making your choice. 选择时尽量发挥你的辨别能力。 |
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| 3 | formal the ability to recognize the difference between things 识别力；区分力 |
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