英语

racism

gb/ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/ us/ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
B2 英语
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名词 B2 abstract
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unfair treatment based on race

Racism is when people are treated badly because of their race.

用法模式: racism against [group]; racism in [place/institution]; face/experience racism
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use racism for any kind of unfair treatment (e.g., sexism); racism specifically involves race.
近义词
racial discrimination (Focuses on unequal treatment, especially in jobs, housing, or services.) | racial prejudice (Emphasizes biased attitudes and assumptions rather than actions.) | bigotry (Broader term for intolerance; not limited to race.)
反义词
racial equality (The principle that people of all races should be treated equally.) | non-discrimination (A general policy or principle of not treating groups unfairly.)
搭配
systemic racism |institutional racism |everyday racism |overt racism |subtle racism |anti-Black racism |racism in policing |racial racism |tackle racism |experience racism
主题
society |politics |law |relationships |ethics
例句
  • The company introduced new hiring rules to reduce racism and bias.
  • She spoke about the racism she faced at school and in the workplace.
  • Community leaders called for action after reports of racism in local policing.
学习者例句
  • Racism is wrong.
  • He experienced racism at work.
名词 C1 abstract
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belief in racial superiority

Racism can mean believing one race is better than another.

用法模式: [someone]'s racism; the racism behind [idea/policy]
常见错误:
Learners may think racism only means hateful actions; it can also refer to an ideology or belief system.
近义词
racialism (Often refers to theories about race; may sound academic and is less common in everyday speech.) | white supremacy (A specific ideology that centers white dominance; narrower than racism in general.)
反义词
egalitarianism (The belief that all people are equal in value and rights.)
搭配
scientific racism |white supremacy |racial hierarchy |racist ideology |deep-seated racism |racism and nationalism |the roots of racism |justify racism |racism underpinned by |racism based on
主题
society |politics |history |ethics
例句
  • The book traces how racism shaped public policy over generations.
  • His comments reflected a racism that ranked people by skin color.
  • The movement rejected the racism behind the idea of a ‘superior’ race.
学习者例句
  • Racism says some races are better than others.
名词 B2 event
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a racist act or comment

Racism can also mean a racist act or incident.

用法模式: an act of racism; a case of racism; accuse [someone] of racism
常见错误:
Learners may overuse 'racism' for any rude behavior; it refers specifically to race-based prejudice or discrimination.
近义词
racist abuse (Stronger and often used when there are insults or harassment.) | racial harassment (Often used in workplace or legal contexts.)
反义词
respect (Opposes the idea of insulting or demeaning people based on race.)
搭配
an act of racism |a case of racism |blatant racism |subtle racism |call it racism |report racism |accusations of racism |allegations of racism |condemn racism |racism online
主题
society |relationships |media |work
例句
  • The player was suspended after an incident of racism during the match.
  • Several students reported racism in the group chat.
  • The judge said there was no evidence that racism played a role in the decision.
学习者例句
  • That comment was racism.
语法
词典原形
racism
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
US/ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
音节与重音
ra - cism (2 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (ra)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: racism
  • Plural: racism, racisms
相关表达

anti-racism

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/ˈæntaɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

active opposition to racism

Anti-racism means working actively against racism.

例句
  • The school introduced anti-racism training for all staff.
  • She volunteers with an anti-racism group in her community.
  • The company published an anti-racism plan with specific goals.

everyday racism

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/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

daily, routine racist experiences

Everyday racism is racism people face in daily life.

例句
  • She wrote about everyday racism, like being followed in stores.
  • The documentary explores everyday racism in different workplaces.
  • Many people shared examples of everyday racism on social media.

institutional racism

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/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃənəl ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

racism within organizations

Institutional racism is racism in the way an organization works.

例句
  • The inquiry found evidence of institutional racism in the department.
  • Staff training alone may not fix institutional racism without policy changes.
  • The union demanded reforms to combat institutional racism at work.

overt racism

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/oʊvˈɚt ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

open, obvious racism

Overt racism is racism that is clear and public.

例句
  • Overt racism is less common in public speeches now, but it still exists.
  • The moderator removed the user for overt racism in the comments.
  • She described overt racism she faced while traveling.

reverse racism

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/ɹɪvˈɚs ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

racism against a majority group

Reverse racism is a debated term for racism against a majority group.

例句
  • Some commentators described the policy as reverse racism, while others strongly disagreed.
  • He complained about reverse racism during the interview.
  • The article examined why claims of reverse racism are controversial.

subtle racism

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/sˈʌtəl ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

indirect, less obvious racism

Subtle racism is racism that is not obvious.

例句
  • He didn’t hear any slurs, but he noticed subtle racism in how people treated him.
  • The training focused on recognizing subtle racism in everyday interactions.
  • Subtle racism can be hard to prove but still causes harm.

systemic racism

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/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase formal

Racism embedded in systems

Racism that is part of the normal rules, laws, or practices of a society or organization, not just the actions of a few people.

例句
  • Protesters are calling for action to address systemic racism in the criminal justice system.
  • The report documents how systemic racism affects housing, education, and employment.
  • Many companies are examining their policies to see how they may reinforce systemic racism.

systemic racism

1
/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

racism built into systems

Systemic racism is racism that is part of how a system works.

例句
  • The report highlighted systemic racism in housing and lending.
  • Activists argued that systemic racism affected school funding.
  • The organization launched a review to address systemic racism in promotion decisions.

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