新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

separation

英  [ˌsepəˈreɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • separations

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 分离 , 分开 , 隔离

    The separation of two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become separate, and are not linked.

    近义词

    disconnection , split , division

    反义词

    connection , link

    双语例句

    例:

    He believes in the separation of the races.

    他认为应该实施种族隔离。

    例:

    Early spatial separations of groups of humans facilitated the development of physical variations.

    人类群体的早期空间分离促进了不同体质的形成。

    例:

    a 'Christian republic' in which there was a clear separation between church and state.

    一个教堂与国家明确分离的“基督共和国”

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 分离期间

    During a separation, people who usually live together are not together.

    双语例句

    例:

    She wondered if Harry had been unfaithful to her during this long separation.

    她想知道,在分开这么长时间里哈里是否对她不忠了。

    3[C, U 有变体名词] 分居

    If a couple who are married or living together have a separation, they decide to live apart.

    双语例句

    例:

    They agreed to a trial separation.

    他们同意试着分开来一段时间。