Word · Frequency #14472
segregate
/ˈsegrigeit/
noun
被隔离者；被分离的实体
an entity separated from a reference group or entity
- 1.
An entity that is separated in some way from a reference group or entity.
在某种程度上与参照群体或实体分开的实体
在某种程度上与参照群体或实体分开的实体
In use
At the party, Mia felt like a segregate because she knew no one there.
The segregate was finally invited to join the study group after everyone saw his hard work.
Researchers observed the segregates in the experiment to understand how isolation affects behavior.
Connections
Synonyms
- isolate
- 被隔离的人或物；隔离体 · 作名词时指被单独分离出来的人或物，强调隔离的结果；而 segregate 作名词更强调与参照群体或实体的对应关系。
Antonyms
- aggregate
- 聚合体；整体 · 本义指与参照群体或实体分离的个体；反义为聚合而成的整体。'segregate'作名词较少见，多用于专业语境。
Word family
- segregates
- plural, third person singular
- segregated
- past, past participle
- segregating
- present participle
Similar spelling
Learner notes
Memory Tip
与 aggregate（聚集）相反，segregate 表示分开；名词形式指被隔离/分离出来的那个实体。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术/技术写作、正式讨论 名词用法比较少见，通常用于正式或学术语境，指与参照群体或实体分离的个体或事物；日常口语中一般不这样用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 desegregate、resegregate 押韵（重音都在 /seɡ/，从重读音节到结尾 /eɡrɪɡeɪt/ 一致）。congregate、aggregate、irrigate 拼写相近且均以 /ɡeɪt/ 或 /ɡreɪt/ 结尾，但重读元音不同，不押韵；negate 以 /ɡeɪt/ 结尾但重音在后且元音为 /eɪ/，也不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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