新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

caste

英  [kɑːst]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • castes

    1[C 可数名词] 印度的种姓

    A caste is one of the traditional social classes into which people are divided in a Hindu society.

    双语例句

    例:

    Most of the upper castes worship the goddess Kali.

    大部分的印度上层种姓都信奉卡莉女神。

    2[U 不可数名词] 种姓制度

    Caste is the system of dividing people in a society into different social classes.

    双语例句

    例:

    Caste is defined primarily by social honour attained through personal lifestyle.

    种姓制度主要是通过个人生活方式赢得的社会荣誉来确定的。