division noun ⇨division1 (a clear division between things)⇨division2 (a political division between people)⇨department (the sales division)division1
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a clear division between things事物间的明显差别a political division between people人与人之间的政治分歧division ♦︎ separation ♦︎ isolation ♦︎ segregation ♦︎ quarantine ♦︎ split ♦︎ partition ♦︎ dissolutionThese are all words for the act or result of dividing things or people.这些词均表示分离、分隔、隔开。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆division / separation / isolation / segregation from sb / sth◆(a) division / separation / segregation / split between sth and sth else◆(a) division / separation / segregation / split into parts◆(a) division / isolation / segregation within sth◆strict division / separation / isolation / segregation / quarantine◆(a) clear division / separation / split◆complete separation / isolation / segregation■division [uncountable, singular] the act or result of dividing, or of dividing sth into separate parts分开;分隔;分配◆The organism begins as a single cell and grows by cell division.这种生物始于单细胞,并通过细胞分裂而生长。◆We need to ensure a fair division of time and resources.我们需要确保时间和资源的合理分配。◆In many traditional societies, the division of labour between the sexes is strict.在许多传统社会里,男女分工非常严格。 see also divide ⇨ shareverb■separation [uncountable, singular] the act of separating people or things; the state of being separate分开;分割;分离◆Many years passed before the state's eventual separation from the federation.过了许多年那个州才最终脱离了联邦。◆He argued for the need for a clear separation between Church and State.他据理力争政教彻底分离的必要性。 see also separate ⇨ separateverb12, separate ⇨ disperse■isolation ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn [uncountable] complete separation from other people, groups or things隔离;孤立◆The country has been threatened with complete isolation from the international community unless the atrocities stop.这个国家已经受到了完全被国际社会孤立的威胁,除非其暴行得以遏止。◆He lives in splendid isolation(= far from, or in a superior position to, everyone else).他过着超然不群的生活。 see also isolate ⇨ isolateNOTE辨析 Separation or isolation?Separation is the more general of these words. Isolation is used when discussing a country or its politics: collocates include diplomatic, geographical, political and international. This kind of isolation is usually seen as a bad thing; separation (for example between Church and State or between the executive and the judiciary in government) is often seen as a good thing. Isolation is also used in the context of preventing the spread of infectious diseases.这两个词中separation较为宽泛;isolation用来谈论国家或政治,搭配词包括diplomatic、geographical、political和international。isolation用于此义时通常被看作是坏事;separation between Church and State(政教分离)或separation between the executive and the judiciary(行政与司法分离)等则常被看作是好事。isolation也指隔离以防传染病扩散◆an isolation hospital / ward隔离医院/病房■segregation ˌsegrɪˈgeɪʃn [uncountable] the act or policy of separating people of different races, religions or sexes and treating them differently隔离政策;(对不同种族、宗教或性别的人采取的)隔离并区别对待◆The social structure was based on the policy of racial segregation.这种社会结构是依照种族隔离政策建立的。◆Segregation by sex and age is relatively common in these societies.按照性别和年龄而实施隔离的做法在这些社会中是比较常见的。ⓘ In formal language segregation can also be the act of separating people or things from a larger group.在正式语言中,segregation也可指把人或事物从较大的群体中分离出来的做法◆the segregation of smokers and non-smokers in restaurants把餐馆中的吸烟者与非吸烟者分隔开的做法 see also segregate ⇨ isolate, discrimination,apartheid ⇨ discrimination■quarantine ˈkwɒrəntiːn; NAmEˈkwɔːrəntiːn, ˈkwɑːrəntiːn [uncountable] a period of time when an animal or person that has or may have a disease is kept away from others in order to prevent the disease from spreading(为防止疾病传染而实施的)隔离期,检疫期◆The dog was kept in quarantine for six months.这只狗被检疫隔离了六个月。◆Quarantine regulations have been introduced.检疫的规定已经实施。 see also quarantine ⇨ isolate■split [singular] (ratherinformal) a division between two or more things; one of the parts that sth is divided into划分;分割;份额◆He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits.他要求利润对半分。 see also split ⇨ shareverb■partitionpɑːˈtɪʃn; NAmEpɑːrˈtɪʃn [uncountable] the division of one country into two or more countries分割(国家);分治;瓜分◆The effects of the partition of Germany can still be seen today.对德国的分割所造成的影响如今依然可见。 see also partition ⇨ separateverb2■dissolutionˌdɪsəˈluːʃn [uncountable] (ratherformal) the act of breaking up an organization, institution or other group解体;瓦解;分裂◆The company was set up following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.这家公司是在苏联解体之后成立的。division2
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a clear division between things事物间的明显差别a political division between people人与人之间的政治分歧division ♦︎ split ♦︎ rift ♦︎ alienation ♦︎ schism ♦︎ distance ♦︎ disunity ♦︎ estrangementThese are all words for disagreements or differences between people or groups of people.这些词均表示人与人之间的分歧或差异。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆division / a split / a rift / a schism / distance / disunity / estrangement between people or groups◆division / disunity among people or groups◆division / a split / a rift / a schism / disunity within a group◆a split / rift with sb◆a split / alienation / distance / estrangement from sb◆(a / an) deep / serious / internal / ideological division / split / rift◆(a) growing division / split / rift / alienation / distance / estrangement◆(a) political division / split / rift / alienation / disunity◆to cause / lead to divisions / a split / a rift / alienation / a schism◆to create divisions / a rift / a distance◆to heal divisions / a split / a rift■division [countable, uncountable] a disagreement or difference in opinion or way of life, especially between members of a society or organization(尤指社会或组织成员之间的)分歧,不和,差异◆We need to work together to heal the divisions within society.我们需要共同努力来弥合社会内部的分歧。◆The party was weakened by division between various factions.该政党因不同派系之间的分歧而被削弱。■split [countable] (ratherinformal) a disagreement that divides a group of people or makes sb separate from sb else, usually permanently(通常指永久性的)分歧,分裂,分离◆A damaging split within the party leadership has occurred.该党的领导层内部已经出现了破坏性的分歧。◆He found it difficult to cope in the years following his bitter split with his wife.在与妻子痛苦分手后的那些年他觉得很艰难。■rift [countable] a disagreement that divides people or makes sb separate from sb else, not always permanently(未必永久性的)分歧,分裂,分离◆The rift within the party deepens.该党内部的分歧加深了。◆Efforts to heal the rift between the two countries have failed.弥合两国间分歧的各种努力都已失败。NOTE辨析 Split or rift?A rift is a serious disagreement that often leads to a split, when two people or groups, or the members of a group actually separate. A rift is more likely to be healed than a split. * rift所指的分歧十分严重,常会导致两个人、两个群体或群体成员分道扬镳(split)。rift比split更有可能被弥合(heal)。■alienation ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃn [uncountable] a situation in which sb becomes less friendly or sympathetic towards you; a situation in which sb feels that they do not belong in a particular group疏远;不友好;(与某群体)格格不入◆The new policy resulted in the alienation of many voters.新政策导致许多选民疏远了。◆Many immigrants suffer from a feeling of alienation.许多移民因感到不能融入当地社会而苦恼。■schism ˈskɪzəm, ˈsɪzəm [countable, uncountable] (formal) a split within an organization, especially a religious one, that makes its members divide into separate groups分裂;宗派活动;(尤指)教会分裂◆The disagreement eventually led to a schism within the Church.这一分歧最终导致了教会内部的分裂。◆By 1914 the party was dangerously close to schism.到1914年,该党已濒临分裂的危险境地。■distance [uncountable, countable] a situation in which there is a lack of friendly feelings or of a close relationship between two people or groups of people冷淡;疏远◆He worried about the increasing distance between his children and himself.他对自己与子女之间关系的日益疏远感到担忧。◆The coldness and distance in her voice took me by surprise.她话语中透出的冷淡和疏远使我感到意外。 see also distant ⇨ cold2■disunitydɪsˈjuːnəti [uncountable] (formal) a lack of agreement between people不统一;不团结;不和◆Disunity among opposition groups will prevent real change from happening.各反对党之间的不和将妨碍推行真正的变革措施。OPPunity ⇨ agreement2■estrangement ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt [uncountable, countable] (formal) the situation of being estranged(= no longer living with, friendly with or involved with sb/sth that used to be important to you)疏远;分居(期)◆A period of estrangement from his wife had left him feeling isolated and alone.与妻子分居的生活使他感到孤独和寂寞。◆The misunderstanding had caused a seven-year estrangement between them.那场误会使他们有七年时间不相往来。 see also estranged ⇨ single
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