1FARwhen one group, person, or thing is separate from others 隔绝;孤立;分离
Because of its geographical isolation, the area developed its own unique culture.
由于地理上的隔绝,该地区发展了自己独特的文化。
isolation of
the isolation of rural areas
乡村地区的偏僻
international/diplomatic/political isolation
the country’s continuing political isolation
这个国家政治上的持续孤立
in isolation
The political prisoner had been held in complete isolation.
这名政治犯被完全隔离,单独监禁。
The mansion sits in splendid isolation on top of the hill (=it is far from everything and looks impressive).
宅邸位于山顶,远离尘嚣。
isolation hospital/wardBritish EnglishBrE
Scarlet fever victims had to go to the isolation hospital.
猩红热患者必须进隔离医院。
a patient’s isolation period
病人的隔离期
2ALONEwhen someone feels alone and unable to meet or speak to other people 孤独,孤单
Retirement can often cause feelings of isolation.
退休生活常让人感到孤独。
elderly people living in social isolation
生活在与社会隔绝状态中的老人
3in isolation (from something)ALONEif something exists or is considered in isolation, it exists or is considered separately from other things that are connected with it (从某事物中)孤立地
The future of health care cannot be considered in isolation from economic factors.
isolation hospital/ward• He wanted Asquith on a pedestal and Lloyd George in an isolation hospital.• The Board of Guardiansreplied that they didn't have any isolation hospital and were unable to acceptliability.• This now serves, not only as guestaccommodation, but also as an occasionalisolation ward, study and music room.• Very few people ever left the isolation hospital and visitors had to sit behind a glass screen.• Her lungs were racked with fever and the doctor took one look at her and sent her to the isolation hospital.• The isolation ward was already crowded with cases of other illnesses when the first five poliovictimsarrived in May.