• n. 歧視；區別，辨別；識別力

來自discriminate, 區分，歧視。

discrimination (n.)

1640s, "the making of distinctions," from Late Latin discriminationem (nominative discriminatio), noun of action from past participle stem of discriminare (see discriminate). Especially in a prejudicial way, based on race, 1866, American English. Meaning "discernment" is from 1814.

It especially annoys me when racists are accused of 'discrimination.' The ability to discriminate is a precious facility; by judging all members of one 'race' to be the same, the racist precisely shows himself incapable of discrimination. [Christopher Hitchens]

1. Discrimination by employers on the grounds of race and nationality was illegal.

雇主以種族或國籍為由歧視員工是非法的。

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2. They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it.

他們當時知道歧視現象仍然存在，但是寧愿裝聾作啞。

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3. They focus on overt discrimination rather than insidious aspects of racism.

他們關注的是公開的歧視，而不是種族主義的一些潛在問題。

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4. The Sex Discrimination Act has not eliminated discrimination in employment.

《反性別歧視法》并未根除工作中的歧視。

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5. The judge said that discrimination against homosexuals is deplorable.

法官說對同性戀者的歧視應予以譴責。

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