Stereotype



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.固定形式, 老套
• ［英］ n.固定形式, 老套 ( sth. conforming to a fixed or general pattern)
• ［记］ stereo ( 立体) ＋type ( 形状)
• ［例］ break through the stereotypes ( 打破陈规)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Date: 1804
• 1. to make a stereotype from
• 2.
  • a. to repeat without variation ; make hackneyed
  • b. to develop a mental stereotype about
• ? stereotyper noun

II. noun

• Etymology: French stéréotype, from stéré- stere- + type
• Date: 1817
• 1. a plate cast from a printing surface
• 2. something conforming to a fixed or general pattern; especially a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment
• ? stereotypical also stereotypic adjective
• ? stereotypically adverb

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