prejudice

美 [ˈpredʒudɪs]英 [ˈpredʒudɪs]
  • n.偏见;成见
  • vt.损害;有损于;使怀有(或形成)偏见

复数: prejudices 现在分词: prejudicing 过去分词: prejudiced 第三人称单数: prejudices

pre- ...前的 + judice

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prejudiceprejudice

noun

偏见;成见
an unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.

a victim of racial prejudice

种族偏见的受害者

Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice.

他们的决定是由于无知和偏见。

There is little prejudice against workers from other EU states.

对来自其他欧盟国家的劳工可说并无偏见。

I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities.

我得承认我对英国大学有所偏爱。

习语

verb

1

使怀有(或形成)偏见
to influence sb so that they have an unfair or unreasonable opinion about sb/sth

The prosecution lawyers have been trying to prejudice the jury against her.

控方律师一直力图使陪审团对她形成偏见。

2

损害;有损于
to have a harmful effect on sth

Any delay will prejudice the child's welfare.

任何延误都会损及这个孩子的身心健康。

These words all mean to have a bad effect on sb/sth.以上各词均含伤害、损害之义。

to cause physical harm to sth, making it less attractive, useful or valuable; to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指毁坏、破坏、伤害、损害:

The fire badly damaged the town hall.

火灾使市政厅遭到严重破坏。

emotionally damaged children

感情上受伤害的孩子

( rather informal ) to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害:

Hard work never hurt anyone.

努力工作绝无害处。

to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害:

Pollution can harm marine life.

污染会危及海洋生物。

All these words can be used to talk about how things can put people in a weaker position. An action or decision can damage/hurt/harm a person's or country's chances , prospects , interests , reputation or image . Hurt is slightly less formal, especially when it is used in negative statements.

Harm is also often used to talk about ways in which things in the natural world such as wildlife and the environment are affected by human activity.

( rather formal ) to damage sb's health, abilities or chances 指损害、削弱(健康、能力或机会):

Even one drink can impair driving performance.

即使一杯酒也可能影响驾驶操作。

( formal ) to damage sb's health, happiness or chances 指损害、有损于(健康、幸福或机会):

She did not disclose evidence that was likely to prejudice her client's case.

她隐瞒了可能不利于她的当事人的证据。

prejudice

频次

  • 1
    N-VAR 偏见;成见
    Prejudice is an unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people or things, or a preference for one group of people or things over another.

    There was a deep-rooted racial prejudice long before the two countries became rivals and went to war...

    早在这两个国家成为敌人并且兵戎相见之前,它们之间就有了根深蒂固的种族偏见。

  • 2
    VERB 使有成见;使有偏见;使出现偏袒
    If you prejudice someone or something, you influence them so that they are unfair in some way.

    I think your South American youth has prejudiced you...

    我认为你在南美度过的青少年时代让你产生了偏见。

  • 3
    VERB 损害;危害;使更糟糕
    If someone prejudices another person's situation, they do something which makes it worse than it should be.

    Her study was not in any way intended to prejudice the future development of the college...

    她的研究绝对无意损害这所大学未来的发展。

  • 4
    PHRASE 无损于;没有对…造成不利;没有对…带来改变
    If you take an action without prejudice to an existing situation, your action does not change or harm that situation.

    We accept the outcome of the inquiry, without prejudice to the unsettled question of territorial waters.

    我们接受了调查结果,并没有使悬而未决的领海问题进一步恶化。

noun

1
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Synonym: bias preconception

verb

1
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
Synonym: prepossess
2
disadvantage by prejudice

数据来源:WordNet

  1. There is little prejudice against workers from other EU states .

    对来自其他欧盟国家的劳工可说并无偏见。

  2. Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice .

    他们的决定是由于无知和偏见。

  3. These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the North .

    这些偏见在北方人中尤为常见。

  4. I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities .

    我得承认我对英国大学有所偏爱。

  5. Any delay will prejudice the child 's welfare .

    任何延误都会损及这个孩子的身心健康。

  6. She did not disclose evidence that was likely to prejudice her client 's case .

    她隐瞒了可能不利于她的当事人的证据。

  7. They fought a long battle against prejudice and ignorance .

    他们同偏见与无知进行了长期的斗争。

  8. I think it 's an excellent article , but then I 'm prejudiced ─ I wrote it .

    我认为那篇文章相当出色;不过,我有些偏心——那是我写的嘛!

  9. The prosecution lawyers have been trying to prejudice the jury against her .

    控方律师一直力图使陪审团对她形成偏见。

  10. Few people will admit to being racially prejudiced .

    很少有人会承认自己有种族偏见。

  11. The speech was pandering to racial prejudice .

    这篇讲话是在纵容种族偏见。

  12. They are prejudiced against older applicants .

    他们对年长一些的申请人抱有成见。

  13. Racial prejudice is anathema to me .

    对我来说,种族歧视非常可恶。

  14. Her study was not in any way intended to prejudice the future development of the college

    她的研究绝对无意损害这所大学未来的发展。

  15. I 'm calling in reference to your series on prejudice .

    我打电话是要谈谈你写的有关“偏见”的系列文章。

  16. I like to think I 'm not prejudiced .

    我觉得自己并没有偏见。

  17. The report was held back for fear of prejudicing his trial

    因为担心会使他的审判有失公正,这篇报道被暂时压了下来。

  18. I think your South American youth has prejudiced you

    我认为你在南美度过的青少年时代让你产生了偏见。

  19. He said he hoped the Swiss authorities would investigate the case thoroughly and without prejudice .

    他说希望瑞士当局会彻底地、不带任何偏见地调查这个案件。

  20. In high school , I was very unpopular , and I did encounter a little prejudice

    上中学的时候,我很不受欢迎,确实受到了一些歧视。

  21. There is widespread prejudice against workers over 45

    人们普遍对年龄超过45岁的工人存有偏见。

  22. I 've spent a lifetime fighting against racism and prejudice .

    我一辈子都在同种族主义和偏见作斗争。

  23. The speech implanted a dangerous prejudice in their minds

    那场演讲给他们灌输了一种很危险的偏见。

  24. Racism is a deeply rooted prejudice which has existed for thousands of years .

    种族主义是存在了几千年的根深蒂固的偏见。

  25. There was a deep-rooted racial prejudice long before the two countries became rivals and went to war

    早在这两个国家成为敌人并且兵戎相见之前,它们之间就有了根深蒂固的种族偏见。

  26. He claimed his case would be prejudiced if it became known he was refusing to answer questions .

    他声称如果大家都知道他拒绝回答问题,就会对他的案件抱有成见。

  27. They claim the council has prejudiced their health by failing to deal with asbestos .

    他们声称,理事会没有处理好石棉的问题,从而损害了他们的健康。

  28. In the countryside as a young doctor she encountered ancient superstitious beliefs and prejudices .

    作为一名年轻医生,她在乡下见识了古老的迷信思想和偏见。

  29. Such prejudices die hard .

    这些偏见很难消除。

  30. We accept the outcome of the inquiry , without prejudice to the unsettled question of territorial waters .

    我们接受了调查结果,并没有使悬而未决的领海问题进一步恶化。

前缀
e-...前的

predict v. 预测

pre- ...前的 + dict 说,断言

prefer v. 更喜欢

pre- ...前的 + fer 带来,拿来

prepare v. 准备

pre- ...前的 + par 平等,相等 + -e

present n. 目前

pre- ...前的 + -s- + -ent ...的

president n. 总统

pre- ...前的 + sid 坐 + -ent 某种人

pretend v. 假装

pre- ...前的 + tend 伸展

prevent vt. 防止

pre- ...前的 + vent 来

precise adj. 准确的

pre- ...前的 + cis 切,割 + -e

prescription n. (条例、指示、命令、法令等)规定

pre- ...前的 + script 写 + -ion 行为,状态

preserve vt. 保护

pre- ...前的 + serv 保持 + -e

preview n. 预览

pre- ...前的 + view n.视力

precaution n. 预防措施

pre- ...前的 + cau- 小心 + -tion 行为

preliminary adj. 预备性的, 初步的, 开始的

pre- ...前的 + limin 门槛,限制 + -ary ...的

prescribe vt. 开药方

pre- ...前的 + scrib 写 + -e

presence n. 在场

pre- ...前的 + s- 存在 + -ence 性质;状态

prevail vi. 流行

pre- ...前的 + vail 强壮;价值

previous adj. 上一次的, 上一个的

pre- ...前的 + vi 道路 + -ous ...的

presume v. 假设

pre- ...前的 + sum 用,拿 + -e

premium n. 保险费

pre- ...前的 + em 拿,获得 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium

preside vi. 主持(会议、仪式等)

pre- ...前的 + side 坐

precede v. 先于

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -e

prevalent adj. 流行的

pre- ...前的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

precedent n. 先例

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -ent ...的

preclude vt. 使行不通

pre- ...前的 + clud 关闭 + -e

pretext n. 借口

pre- ...前的 + text 编织

bias aptitude bent favour inclination preference prejudice 【导航词义:偏爱,偏向】
bias v. 偏爱;偏见,偏心
〔辨析〕

指对某类事物拥有天赋或兴趣;也指因个人的好恶或偏见而对某人或某物作出的不正确的、有倾向性的判断。

〔例证〕

He has a strong painting bias.

他有很高的绘画天分。

She has a bias against jazz music.

她对爵士乐有偏见。

You should have no bias in favour of either side.

你对双方应该不偏不倚。

aptitude v. 习性;才能
〔辨析〕

指做某类事情的习性,侧重指非后天形成的自然本能;也指在学习方面的资质或技能,常后接介词 for。

〔例证〕

Swallows have an aptitude for building nests.

燕子有筑巢的习性。

He has an aptitude for painting.

他有绘画的才能。

bent v. 〈正式〉爱好;倾向;特长
〔辨析〕

强调对某个领域有特殊的爱好,或在某方面有特长。

〔例证〕

He has a bent for music.

他酷爱音乐。

The natural bent of my mind was to science.

我生来爱好科学。

favour v. 偏袒,偏爱
〔辨析〕

指对某人或某个群体的偏袒、特别照顾。

〔例证〕

Usually, parents show favour to the youngest of their children.

父母通常偏爱最小的孩子。

He is careful to show favour to no one.

他小心谨慎地不偏袒任何人。

inclination v. 倾向,爱好
〔辨析〕

指某人想做某事的一种意愿。

〔例证〕

She has an inclination for sports.

她爱好运动。

He has no inclination to be a teacher.

他不想当教师。

preference v. 偏爱,偏好
〔辨析〕

指基于个人价值观、偏见或个人喜好程度上的选择。

〔例证〕

I have a preference for country life.

我偏爱乡村生活。

Ben has a preference of physics to/over English.

本爱物理胜过英语。

prejudice v. 〈贬〉成见,偏见,歧视
〔辨析〕

尤指因种族、性别、宗教等方面的差异而形成的对特定事物不合理的否定态度。

〔例证〕

African Americans still face racial prejudice in America.

在美国,黑人依然要面对种族歧视问题。

He has a prejudice against pop music.

他对流行音乐怀有偏见。

  • 习语

n.

without prejudice (to sth)

不损害其他权益;无损于合法权利
without affecting any other legal matter

They agreed to pay compensation without prejudice (= without admitting guilt ) .

他们同意赔偿,但不承认有罪。