discriminate /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt/ verb discriminates; discriminated; discriminating
discriminates; discriminated; discriminating
Learner's definition of DISCRIMINATE
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[no object] : to unfairly treat a person or group of people differently from other people or groups歧视;不公平对待 -
The school is not allowed to discriminate.学校不允许有歧视行为。
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It is illegal to discriminate on the grounds/basis of race/sex. [=it is illegal to treat someone differently because of his or her race/sex]种族/性别歧视是违法的。
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often + against 2
somewhat formal : to notice and understand that one thing is different from another thing : to recognize a difference between things区分;辨别 [+ object]
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He is old enough to discriminate [=distinguish, tell] right from wrong.他都这么大了,能区分对错了。
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I can discriminate [=differentiate] the individual voices in the choir.我能从合唱中辨别出每个人的声音。
[no object]
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often + among or between