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political correctness

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl kəˈrektnəs/

翻译: 避免使用或做出可能被视为排斥、边缘化或冒犯特定群体(尤其是按性别、种族、民族、残疾或性取向划分的群体)的语言或行为的做法。

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl kəˈrektnəs/C1formalpolitical
  • zh避免使用或做出可能被视为排斥、边缘化或冒犯特定群体(尤其是按性别、种族、民族、残疾或性取向划分的群体)的语言或行为的做法。

The practice of avoiding language or actions that could be perceived as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting groups of people, especially those defined by gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

  1. Avoiding offenseC1formal

    The practice of using language or behavior that avoids excluding, marginalizing, or offending particular groups of people, especially those defined by race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

    zh避免冒犯

    • The university has a policy on political correctness in its curriculum.
    • Some people argue that political correctness restricts free speech.
    • The debate about political correctness often focuses on language use.
  2. Social sensitivityC1formal

    A set of social norms aimed at promoting equality and respect by avoiding stereotypes and discriminatory expressions.

    zh政治正确

    • Political correctness encourages using inclusive terms like 'firefighter' instead of 'fireman'.
    • The comedian's jokes were criticized for lacking political correctness.
    • Many workplaces now provide training on political correctness.