Discriminate



GRE 蓝宝 Barron 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.区分
• ［英］ v.区分 ( to make a clear distinction)
• ［记］ dis+crimin ( 罪行) =crime+ate -> 区别对待有罪的人 -> 辨别, 歧视
• ［同］ 同根词: incriminate ( 连累) 派生词: discrimination ( n.鉴别力; 歧视)

Webster Collegiate

verb (-nated; -nating)

• Etymology: Latin discriminatus, past participle of discriminare, from discrimin-, discrimen distinction, from discernere to distinguish between — more at discern
• Date: 1628
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
    • b. distinguish, differentiate <discriminate hundreds of colors>
  • 2. to distinguish by discerning or exposing differences; especially to distinguish from another like object
• intransitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to make a distinction <discriminate among historical sources>
    • b. to use good judgment
  • 2. to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit <discriminate in favor of your friends><discriminate against a certain nationality>

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