Word · Frequency #12811
dichotomy
二分；两分
A division or separation into two, especially into two opposed parts or principles.
常指两种对立事物之间的划分
- 1.
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
分成两部分的分离或划分；导致这种划分的区分。
- 2.
Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
涉及明显不相容或对立原则的划分；二元性。
- 3.
The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of human into female and male.
将一类事物划分为两个互不相交且合起来构成全体的子类,如人类分为女性和男性。
- 4.
The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
将一个属分为两个种；分为两个从属部分。
- 5.
A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, for example at the quadratures.
月亮呈现半明半暗的相位,例如在上下弦时。
- 6.
Division and subdivision; bifurcation, such as that of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.
划分与再划分；二叉分枝,如植物的茎或身体的血管从起点分成两部分；常为连续性的。
二分法；二歧分类；弦月；半月；二叉分枝；二歧式；分成两部分的分离或划分；导致这种划分的区分。
In use
The film explores the dichotomy between good and evil.
There is a clear dichotomy in her personality: she is both shy and outgoing.
Economists often discuss the dichotomy between urban and rural development.
dichotomy between X and Y
The dichotomy between urban and rural lifestyles is often exaggerated.
城市和农村生活方式之间的二分法常常被夸大。
a dichotomy of X and Y
The novel explores a dichotomy of good and evil.
这部小说探讨了善恶的二分法。
Common mistakes
There is dichotomy between theory and practice.
Connections
Collocations
- false dichotomy
- 虚假二分法
- Presenting the issue as a choice between freedom and security is a false dichotomy.把这个问题描述成在自由与安全之间做选择，是一种虚假二分法。
- sharp dichotomy
- 鲜明的二分；截然二分
- There is no sharp dichotomy between work and leisure.工作和闲暇之间并没有截然二分。
- dichotomy between X and Y
- X与Y之间的二分
- The book explores the dichotomy between mind and body.这本书探讨了心灵与身体之间的二分。
- simplistic dichotomy
- 过于简单的二分法
- It is a simplistic dichotomy to label people as either introverts or extroverts.把人简单分成内向者或外向者是一种过于简单的二分法。
Idioms & figurative uses
- false dichotomy
- 虚假二分法；错误的两分法You don't have to choose between your career and your family; that's a false dichotomy.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 dichotomy 拆成 'di' + 'chotomy'，想象用刀从中间一分为二，得到两个对立面。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：academic writing、philosophical discussion、social science analysis dichotomy 属于正式用语，多用于学术写作或理论讨论，表示“二分法/二元对立”；在日常口语中比较少见，使用时通常带有抽象或分析色彩。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 dichotomy /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ 真正押韵的是 lobotomy /ləˈbɒtəmi/、phlebotomy /flɪˈbɒtəmi/、craniotomy /ˌkreɪniˈɒtəmi/，它们都有重读的 /ɒtəmi/。注意 anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ 和 vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ 虽以 -tomy 结尾，但重读元音不同，并不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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