词组 | isolation |
释义 | isolation AC /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ noun 1. the state of being separate from other places, things, or peopleadjectivescomplete/total isolation The singer lives in complete isolation on a small farm.increasing isolation The government faces increasing isolation because of its unpopular policies.relative isolation The relative isolation of his home gave him the peace he needed for writing.economic isolation As a result of its economic isolation, Cuba is very poor.diplomatic/political isolation North Korea has been in a state of diplomatic isolation for over 50 years.international isolation For many years, South Africa faced international isolation.cultural isolation Recent immigrants can break out of their cultural isolation by improving their language skills.geographical isolation Because of its geographical isolation, the area developed its own unique culture.self-imposed isolation (=when you choose to live in isolation) The decision to allow its citizens to travel abroad ended the country’s self-imposed isolation.enforced isolation (=when someone is forced to live in isolation) The enforced isolation of being in prison only made him more angry.verbsface isolation The country faces isolation from the rest of the international community.end the isolation An improved road system would end the isolation of many remote villages.isolation + nounsan isolation hospital (=a hospital where people with infectious illnesses are kept away from other people) People with the disease were sent to isolation hospitals.an isolation ward (=a room in a hospital where people with infectious illnesses are kept away from other people) The hospital has an isolation ward for people with infectious diseases.prepositionsin isolation As a writer, I usually work in isolation.phrasesin splendid isolation often humorous (=used when saying that someone or something stands on their own, away from other people or things) The house stands in splendid isolation on top of the hill.2. a feeling of being alone and unable to meet other peopleverbsexperience isolation People often experience isolation after the death of their husband or wife.adjectivessocial isolation Severe disability can result in social isolation.phrasesa sense/feeling of isolation He felt a sense of isolation when he first moved to the city, but he soon began to make new friends. |
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