double-standard
UK/'dʌb(ə)l-'stændəd/US
Definitions
n.
A rule or principle applied more strictly to one group than to another
双重标准
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddoubleroot
+
-stand, set, place
+
standardone who (often pejorative)
=double-standard
double + standard = two standards where there should be one. Often written 'double standard.' The unfairness is in applying two different yardsticks to comparable cases.
Common Collocations
- 1.apply a double standard采用双重标准
- 2.gender double standard性别双重标准
- 3.a clear double standard明显的双重标准
Example Sentences
- 1.
It's a double standard to praise him but criticize her for the same thing.