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词组 discrimination
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discrimination /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən, dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun the practice of treating one person or group differently from another in an unfair wayadjectives/nouns + discriminationracial/race discrimination Racial discrimination is against the law.sex/sexual discrimination She had been the victim of sex discrimination.age discrimination Many older job candidates face age discrimination.religious discrimination Religious discrimination was widespread in northern Ireland.job/employment discrimination (=not giving someone a job because of their race, sex etc) We are making progress in reducing job discrimination.workplace discrimination (=at work) She highlighted workplace discrimination against disabled people.unlawful discrimination formal (=not allowed by law) The European Court decided that he had been the subject of unlawful discrimination.widespread discrimination (=happening in many places) There was widespread discrimination against women in the job market.institutional/institutionalized discrimination (=discrimination that is part of an organization and is difficult to change) The situation for disabled people is made worse by institutional discrimination.positive discrimination/reverse discrimination (=giving jobs or positions to a group who have been discriminated against in the past) Positive discrimination will help to get more women into parliament.verbsexperience/face/suffer discrimination Women faced discrimination when applying for jobs. | Like anyone who has suffered discrimination, he is angry.fight/oppose discrimination The Senator opposed discrimination against gays in the military.prevent discrimination By speaking out, he hopes to prevent discrimination against people suffering with AIDS.end discrimination We want to end discrimination against older people at work.prohibit/ban discrimination (=officially end or prevent it) Laws were passed banning racial discrimination in employment and education.tackle discrimination (=try to deal with it) The law can now be used to tackle discrimination on the grounds of religion.allege discrimination (=say that there is discrimination, before anything is proven) She complained to the tribunal, alleging sex discrimination.prepositionsdiscrimination against sb He fought discrimination against homosexuals.discrimination in favour of sb BrE discrimination in favor of sb AmE Does the minister agree with positive discrimination in favour of people with disabilities?phrasesdiscrimination on the grounds of sth Discrimination on the grounds of nationality is prohibited.a victim of discrimination (=someone who has experienced discrimination) Victims of discrimination have the right to compensation.a form of discrimination The union is committed to fighting all forms of discrimination and prejudice.an act of discrimination formal We condemn all acts of discrimination on the ground of race, colour, and ethnic origin.
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