prejudice

• 指对人、群体或事物预先形成的、往往缺乏充分依据的看法或判断，常基于片面知识、刻板印象或非理性的情感。

A noun referring to a preconceived opinion or judgment about a person, group, or thing, often based on insufficient knowledge, stereotypes, or irrational feelings.

1. Preconceived opinionB2formal

   An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason.

   偏见

   • Racial prejudice still exists in many parts of the world.
   • She faced prejudice because of her accent.
   • The judge warned the jury against any prejudice.

   同义词ageismbiasbigotrychauvinismdiscriminationhomophobiaintolerancepartialitypartisanshippreconceptionracismsexismxenophobia

   反义词fairnessimpartialityobjectivity

2. Harm or injuryC1formal

   Damage or injury resulting from some action or judgment.

   损害

   • The decision was made to the prejudice of the minority shareholders.
   • The contract was voided to the prejudice of the company.
   • He acted without prejudice to anyone's rights.

   同义词damagedetrimentdisadvantageharmimpairmentinjury

• 动词，指使某人对某人或某事产生先入为主的偏见或不公正的看法；也指损害、侵害某事物（如权利或要求）。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to have a biased or unfair opinion, or to harm or impair something, such as a right or claim.

1. Cause bias or harmB2formal

   To cause someone to have an unfair or biased opinion, or to harm or impair something.

   使有偏见

   • The media coverage prejudiced the jury against the defendant.
   • His past experiences prejudiced him against all politicians.
   • The new evidence may prejudice the outcome of the trial.

   同义词biasdamageharmimpairinfluencejeopardizepredisposeswayundermine

   反义词clarifydisabuseenlighteninform

2. Damage or impairC1formal

   To have a harmful effect on something, such as a right, claim, or opportunity.

   损害

   • The delay in payment prejudiced their chances of securing the contract.
   • Any unauthorized changes will prejudice the warranty.
   • The scandal prejudiced her reputation in the industry.

   同义词compromisedamageharmimpairinjuremarspoilunderminevitiate

   反义词advanceaidbenefithelpimprovepromotestrengthen