Word · Frequency #21151
perpetuation
延续;永存
核心释义
the act of prolonging something
- 1.
延续;永存;持久化
The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.
延续;永存;持久化;永存;不朽
用法In use
Ignoring the issue only leads to the perpetuation of the problem.
用法提示:名词“perpetuation”表示“延续、持续”,在句中作介词to的宾语,指让问题一直存在。
The museum's exhibition examined the perpetuation of ancient traditions in modern society.
用法提示:“perpetuation”是不可数名词,此处指传统被长久保持下去的行为或状态。
Many social workers try to break the cycle of poverty and its perpetuation across generations.
用法提示:“perpetuation”在此处指贫穷在代际间被不断延续的现象,作名词用。
the perpetuation of sth
perpetuation 常作不可数名词,后接 of 短语说明被延续的事物。
The perpetuation of these stereotypes is harmful.
这些刻板印象的持续存在是有害的。
the perpetuation of sth by sb/sth
by 短语表示造成延续的主体或行为者。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- perpetuation of stereotypes
- 刻板印象的延续
- The perpetuation of stereotypes in the media harms society.媒体中刻板印象的延续危害社会。
- perpetuation of poverty
- 贫困的持续
- The perpetuation of poverty is a complex issue.贫困的持续是一个复杂的问题。
- perpetuation of violence
- 暴力的延续
- The film explores the perpetuation of violence across generations.这部电影探讨了暴力在几代人之间的延续。
- perpetuation of inequality
- 不平等的持续
- The perpetuation of inequality is reinforced by unfair policies.不平等现象的持续因不公平的政策而加剧。
- perpetuation of the myth
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想 perpetual(永久的),把词尾 -tion 想成“动作”:让某状态永久持续下去,就是 perpetuation(延续、永存)。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:学术写作、正式讨论 perpetuation 意为“延续;使持续”,多用于正式或书面语境,比较常见于学术、法律或抽象讨论中;日常口语中较少使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
以上 -ation 词与 perpetuation 的末尾 -ation 同韵(重读 /eɪ/ + /ʃən/)。注意 perpetual /pərˈpetʃuəl/ 和 perpetuate /pərˈpetʃueɪt/ 拼写接近但读音不同,不押韵。
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