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托福高级词汇 - 社会

在这里,你将学习一些关于社会的英语单词,如“贵族”、“公民的”、“种族的”等,这些都是托福考试所需要的。

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sociology
sociology
[名词]

the scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior

社会学, 对人类社会的科学研究

社会学, 对人类社会的科学研究

Ex: She decided to study sociology because she was interested in how culture influences people's behaviors. 

她决定学习社会学,因为她对文化如何影响人们的行为感兴趣。

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anthropology
anthropology
[名词]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

人类学

人类学

Ex: Modern anthropology often combines traditional research with new technologies like DNA analysis to trace human migrations. 

现代人类学经常将传统研究与DNA分析等新技术结合起来,以追踪人类迁徙。

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stratum
stratum
[名词]

a group of people with similar social standing, education, or income

阶层, 层

阶层, 层

Ex: She belonged to a stratum with a high level of education. 

她属于一个教育水平很高的阶层

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upper class
upper class
[名词]

a social group made up of people who hold the highest social position and are usually quite wealthy

上层阶级, 上流社会

上层阶级, 上流社会

Ex: Members of the upper class attended exclusive schools. 

上层阶级的成员就读于专属学校。

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middle class
middle class
[名词]

the social class between the upper and lower classes that includes professional and business people

中产阶级, 资产阶级

中产阶级, 资产阶级

Ex: Middle-class workers often have stable jobs and education. 

中产阶级的工人通常拥有稳定的工作和教育。

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lower class
lower class
[名词]

the social class consisting of people with the lowest position in society and the least money

下层阶级, 低阶层

下层阶级, 低阶层

Ex: The government introduced programs to help the lower class. 

政府推出了帮助下层阶级的计划。

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old money
old money
[名词]

wealth that has been inherited and not earned

老钱, 继承的财富

老钱, 继承的财富

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nobility
nobility
[名词]

the class of people with the highest social or political ranks and titles

贵族, 贵族阶级

贵族, 贵族阶级

Ex: Many members of the nobility were involved in the governance of the realm. 

许多贵族成员都参与了王国的治理。

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bourgeoisie
bourgeoisie
[名词]

the society's middle class

资产阶级

资产阶级

Ex: Marx's critique of capitalism focused on the bourgeoisie and their relationship with the proletariat. 

马克思对资本主义的批判集中在资产阶级及其与无产阶级的关系上。

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caste
caste
[名词]

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

种姓, 种姓制度

种姓, 种姓制度

Ex: Caste discrimination remains a significant issue in many parts of the world, leading to social inequalities and injustices. 

种姓歧视仍然是世界许多地区的一个重大问题,导致社会不平等和不公正。

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supremacist
supremacist
[名词]

someone who believes that a particular group of people, especially one determined by sex, religion, or race, is better than other groups and should dominate them

至上主义者, 优越主义者

至上主义者, 优越主义者

Ex: The supremacist's beliefs were deeply rooted in racial intolerance. 

至上主义者的信仰深深植根于种族不容忍。

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overlord
overlord
[名词]

someone who is in a position of power, especially in the past

最高统治者, 霸主

最高统治者, 霸主

Ex: The king was seen as the overlord of the entire kingdom. 

国王被视为整个王国的霸主

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subordinate
subordinate
[名词]

an employee who is under the authority or control of another person

下属, 下级员工

下属, 下级员工

Ex: Military officers must give orders to their subordinates clearly. 

军官必须向他们的下属清楚地发出命令。

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multiculturalism

the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected

多元文化主义

多元文化主义

Ex: Canada is often cited as an example of successful multiculturalism, with policies and programs in place to support and promote diversity. 

加拿大经常被引用为成功的多元文化主义的例子,有政策和计划来支持和促进多样性。

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civic
civic
[形容词]

relating to the activities or duties of individuals concerning their town, city, or local area

公民的, 市政的

公民的, 市政的

Ex: Civic responsibility includes voting in elections, volunteering for local organizations, and advocating for community needs. 

公民责任包括在选举中投票、为当地组织做志愿者以及倡导社区需求。

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demographic
demographic
[名词]

the statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and ethnicity

人口统计的, 人口统计特征

人口统计的, 人口统计特征

Ex: Researchers are studying the spending habits of this particular demographic. 

研究人员正在研究这一特定人口统计的消费习惯。

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social contract

an implicit agreement among citizens about collaboration in a way that benefits everyone in the society

社会契约, 社会合同

社会契约, 社会合同

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collective
collective
[形容词]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

集体的, 共同的

集体的, 共同的

Ex: The village made a collective decision to preserve the ancient forest. 

村庄做出了一个集体决定来保护古老的森林。

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microaggression

any remark, comment, act, or statement that consciously or unconsciously expresses prejudice or discrimination against a group or member of society

微侵犯, 微-侵犯

微侵犯, 微-侵犯

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ethnic
ethnic
[形容词]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

民族的

民族的

Ex: Ethnic cuisine offers a taste of the unique flavors and ingredients associated with specific cultural backgrounds. 

民族美食提供了与特定文化背景相关的独特风味和食材的味道。

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Caucasian
Caucasian
[形容词]

referring to people with light or white skin, typically of European origin

高加索的,  白的

高加索的, 白的

Ex: Her Caucasian features were evident in the contrast between her fair skin and dark hair. 

白种人的特征在她白皙的皮肤和深色头发的对比中显而易见。

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gender binary

a method of gender classification that categorizes all people into either male or female

性别二元论, 性别二元系统

性别二元论, 性别二元系统

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masculinity
masculinity
[名词]

the qualities or attributes that are considered to be typical of or suitable for men

男子气概

男子气概

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femininity
femininity
[名词]

the qualities or attributes that are considered to be typical of or suitable for women

女性气质, 女性特质

女性气质, 女性特质

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gender identity

a person's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or another gender

性别认同, 性别身份

性别认同, 性别身份

Ex: Schools are learning to respect students' gender identity. 

学校正在学习尊重学生的性别认同

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homosexual
homosexual
[形容词]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender

同性恋的

同性恋的

Ex: Sarah's homosexual friend is in a loving and committed relationship with her girlfriend. 

莎拉的同性恋朋友与她的女朋友处于一段充满爱和承诺的关系中。

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heterosexual
heterosexual
[形容词]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite gender

异性恋的, 直的

异性恋的, 直的

Ex: The film explores the relationship between a heterosexual couple. 

这部电影探讨了一对异性恋情侣之间的关系。

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bisexual
bisexual
[形容词]

(of a person) having a sexual attraction to people of both their own gender and other genders

双性恋

双性恋

Ex: Tim respects his bisexual colleague's identity and celebrates their ability to love freely and authentically. 

蒂姆尊重他双性恋同事的身份,并庆祝他们能够自由而真实地爱。

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non-binary
non-binary
[形容词]

related to someone whose gender identity does not fit in the traditional binary categories of male or female

非二元

非二元

Ex: Sarah's non-binary friend expressed their identity by embracing a gender presentation that felt authentic and true to themselves. 

莎拉的非二元性别朋友通过拥抱一种感觉真实和真实的性别表达来表达他们的身份。

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asexual
asexual
[形容词]

(of a person) having no sexual interests or not experiencing any sexual attraction

无性恋的

无性恋的

Ex: Sarah's asexual friend feels fulfilled by deep friendships and meaningful connections with others, rather than romantic or sexual relationships. 
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cisgender
cisgender
[形容词]

related to or describing a person whose sense of gender matches their biological sex

顺性别, 顺性别的

顺性别, 顺性别的

Ex: Many people are cisgender without thinking about it. 

顺性别是一个术语,许多人在没有思考的情况下就是如此。

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transvestite
transvestite
[名词]

someone who enjoys wearing clothes that are usually worn by the opposite sex

异装癖者, 喜欢穿异性服装的人

异装癖者, 喜欢穿异性服装的人

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transgender
transgender
[形容词]

describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

跨性别, 变性

跨性别, 变性

Ex: Sarah's transgender friend underwent hormone therapy as part of her transition process, aligning her physical appearance with her gender identity. 

莎拉的跨性别朋友作为她过渡过程的一部分接受了激素治疗,使她的外表与她的性别认同一致。

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transsexual
transsexual
[形容词]

describing or relating to a transgender person, especially one whose bodily traits have been modified through a surgical operation or hormone therapy to align them with their gender identity

变性的, 跨性别的

变性的, 跨性别的

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gender-fluid
gender-fluid
[形容词]

relating to someone whose gender identity is unstable and can change over time

性别流动的, 性别不固定的

性别流动的, 性别不固定的

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peer
peer
[名词]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

同龄人, 同等的人

同龄人, 同等的人

Ex: As a CEO, she valued having peers in the industry with whom she could exchange ideas and experiences. 

作为CEO,她重视在行业中有同行可以交流想法和经验。

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LGBTQ
LGBTQ
[形容词]

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

LGBTQ, 女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者和酷儿或质疑者

LGBTQ, 女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者和酷儿或质疑者

Ex: Pride parades and events celebrate LGBTQ identities, promoting visibility and solidarity within the community. 

骄傲游行和活动庆祝LGBTQ身份,促进社区内的可见性和团结。

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intersex
intersex
[名词]

the state of having the sex organs or other sexual features of both genders

双性人, 雌雄同体

双性人, 雌雄同体

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pansexual
pansexual
[形容词]

related to a person who is sexually and emotionally attracted to people regardless of their gender or sex

泛性恋, 泛性恋

泛性恋, 泛性恋

Ex: Sarah's friend proudly identifies as pansexual, valuing love and attraction beyond traditional gender boundaries. 

莎拉的朋友自豪地认为自己是泛性恋,重视超越传统性别界限的爱和吸引力。

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