Wordiyostereotype
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsteriətaɪp/🇺🇸 US/'stiәriәtaip/
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Definitions
n.
A fixed, oversimplified image or idea about a particular type of person or thing
刻板印象，成见，老套
v.
To apply a fixed, oversimplified characterization to a person or group
对……产生刻板印象，将……定型化
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.reinforce a stereotype强化刻板印象
- 2.challenge a stereotype挑战刻板印象
- 3.gender stereotype性别刻板印象
- 4.racial stereotype种族刻板印象
Example Sentences
- 1.
It is unfair to stereotype all teenagers as irresponsible and lazy.
- 2.
The film challenged the stereotype that women cannot excel in science and engineering.
- 3.
Relying on stereotypes prevents us from seeing people as unique individuals.