| [/ˈpredʒudɪs; ˋprɛdʒədɪs/] n 用法:
1 (a) [U] opinion, or like or dislike of sb/sth, that is not founded on experience or reason 偏见; 成见:
colour/racial prejudice, ie prejudice felt or shown against members of other races 种族偏见 *
Her friendliness soon overcame the prejudice of her stepchildren. 她很热情, 因而丈夫前妻的孩子很快就消除了对她的偏见. *
The selectors were accused of showing prejudice in failing to include him in the team. 有人指责遴选者怀有成见才未吸收他加入该队.
(b) [C] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) instance of this 偏见; 成见:
In order to succeed here you will need to overcome your prejudices. 你需要消除偏见, 才能在这里获得成功. *
She has a prejudice against modern music. 她对现代音乐怀有偏见. *
The anthology reveals a prejudice in favour of lyric poets. 这部选集显示出对抒情诗人有所偏爱. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) to the prejudice of sth (esp law 尤用於法律) with the result that sb's interests are harmed 损及某人的利益:
to theprejudice of sb's rights 有损於某人的权利 *
The newspaper reported his remarks, to the prejudice of his chances of being elected. 该报报道了他说的话, 这可能对他参加竞选产生不利影响. without `prejudice (to sth) (law 律) without having an effect on an existing right or claim 无损於现有的权益:
The firm agreed to pay compensation without prejudice, ie without admitting liability. 公司在未承认负有责任的情况下同意付给赔偿金. *
The offer was accepted without prejudice to the current pay negotiations. 该提议获得接纳, 但对目前正在进行的工资谈判并无影响. prejudice 2
v 用法:
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (against/in favour of sb/sth) cause sb to have a prejudice; influence sb 使某人抱偏见; 影响某人:
The judge told the jury that they must not allow their feelings to prejudice them. 法官对陪审团说他们不应该感情用事. *
Newspaper gossip had prejudiced her against him. 报上那些不三不四的文章使她对他抱有偏见. *
Her charm prejudiced the judges in her favour. 她姿色迷人, 因而评委都偏向她. 用法:
2 [Tn] cause harm to (a case, claim, etc); weaken 使（事情、 权益等）受到损害; 削弱:
He prejudiced his claim by demanding too much compensation. 他索赔过高反而使他的要求无法实现. *
Lack of self-discipline prejudiced her chances of success. 她缺乏自制力对她获得成功有所影响. |