bias

• 偏向某一方而不公平对待另一方的倾向，常指偏见或成见；也可指统计或数据中的系统性偏差。

A tendency to prefer one person, thing, or idea over another, often in an unfair way.

1. Inclined or prejudicedB2formal

   Showing an unfair preference for or against someone or something.

   有偏见的

   • The judge was accused of being bias in the case.
   • Her report was bias towards one political party.
   • The article was bias and lacked objectivity.

   同义词bigoteddiscriminatoryone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedslantedunfairunjust

   反义词equitablefairimpartialindifferentjustneutralobjectiveopen-mindedunbiasedunprejudiced

• 名词，指对某人、某群体、某想法或某事物的偏好、倾向或偏见，通常被认为是不公平或不平衡的。

A noun referring to a tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against a person, group, idea, or thing, often considered unfair or unbalanced.

1. Prejudice or inclinationB2formal

   A tendency to favor one side, group, or perspective over another, often unfairly.

   偏见

   • The judge was accused of bias in the trial.
   • Media outlets should avoid political bias in their reporting.
   • Her bias against the new policy was evident in her comments.

   同义词favoritisminclinationleaningpartialitypartisanshippredilectionpreferenceprejudicetendency

   反义词equityfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

2. Statistical errorC1formal

   A systematic error in data collection or analysis that leads to inaccurate results.

   统计偏差

   • The survey results were affected by selection bias.
   • Researchers must account for bias when interpreting the data.
   • Confirmation bias can skew the findings of a study.

   同义词distortionskew

   反义词accuracyimpartialityobjectivity

3. Personal preferenceB1informal

   A strong liking or preference for something, often without logical reason.

   偏好

   • He has a bias towards classic rock music.
   • Her bias for Italian cuisine is well known among friends.
   • I try to avoid bias when choosing a restaurant.

   同义词bentfondnessinclinationleaningpartialitypredilectionpreferenceprejudicepropensitytendency

   反义词equityfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

• 动词，指不公正地影响某人或某事，使产生偏见或偏向；也可指使某结果或数据产生偏差。

A verb used to indicate the act of influencing someone or something unfairly, or causing a prejudice or inclination towards a particular outcome.

1. Influence unfairlyB2formal

   To cause someone to have a prejudice or unfair preference for or against something or someone.

   不公平地影响

   • The media coverage biased the public against the candidate.
   • Personal experiences can bias your judgment.
   • The judge warned the jury not to let emotions bias their decision.

   同义词colordistortinfluencepredisposeprejudiceskewslantswaytaintwarp

   反义词disinterest

2. Skew or distortB2formal

   To cause a result or data to be inaccurate or unbalanced.

   使偏向

   • The flawed methodology biased the survey results.
   • Small sample sizes can bias the outcome of an experiment.
   • The selection process was biased in favor of certain applicants.

   同义词distortinfluenceprejudiceskewslantswaytiltwarp

   反义词balancecorrectstraighten