sexism

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n. 性别歧视, 歧视女性

发音

其它 /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/

词形变化

sexisms 复数 sexisms

释义与例句

n. B2
  1. 1.

    The belief that people of one sex (or gender) are inherently different from those of another sex, and generally that one sex is superior to others.

    可数 不可数

    The notion that either gender is superior is sexism.

  2. 2.

    Discrimination against, or different treatment of, people on the basis of sex or gender, including the expectation that people should adhere to stereotypical social roles (gender roles) based on sex; (in particular, especially) discrimination against women.

    性别歧视

    可数 不可数

    The fact that there is only one woman in a management position in that company makes it easy to believe that sexism runs rampant there.

    The sexism of making and promoting violent films for men and romantic comedies for women.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 3

discrimination favoritism favouritism

下位词 3

chauvinism antifeminism male chauvinism

相关短语

reverse sexism

词源

From sex + -ism.

来源：wiktionary