transference
UK/'trænsf(ə)r(ə)ns/US/træns'fә:rәns/
B1
Definitions
n.
The action of transferring something.
转移；调动
n.
(Psychology) the redirection of emotions from one person to another, often a therapist.
（心理学）移情；情感转移
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtransferacross, beyond
+
-encecarry, bear, bring
=transference
transfer + -ence (state) = the act of transferring; in psychology, transferring feelings to another person.
Common Collocations
- 1.emotional transference情感转移
- 2.transference of skills技能迁移
- 3.positive transference正向移情
- 4.negative transference负向移情
Example Sentences
- 1.
Transference of skills between fields can be challenging.