英语词汇“disparity”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women.
the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employees
The economic disparity between the area's black and white citizens is a serious problem.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

At present, wide disparities remain among different network operators in terms of both efficiency and pricing.
It is a method that assures perpetuation of disparities in power and of inequities in every form of day-to-day existence.
Other figures filed Friday were also interesting because of the disparity between player and team.
The disparities in the rates of unemployment between socio-economic groups widen during periods of high unemployment.
The net impact of the cuts, they conclude, has been to widen disparities in economic well-being.
These disparities are matters of concern.
This is not surprising, for there is little reason for disparity.
We may call this a disparity of structure, as opposed to Bach's, which could be termed a referential disparity.

THESAURUS► difference

a detail, fact, or quality that makes one person or thing different from another: · We should think about the similarities between cultures, not the differences.difference between: · Try and spot the differences between these two pictures.· The difference between the two cheeses is that one is made from goat’s milk.difference in: · I don’t think there’s any difference in the way you pronounce these two words.know the difference: · He’s speaking Italian, not Spanish. Don’t you know the difference?

► contrast

a very clear difference that you can easily see when you compare two things or people: contrast between something/somebody and something/somebody: · What surprised me was the contrast between Picasso’s early style and his later work.

► gap

a big difference between two amounts, two ages, or two groups of people: gap between: · There’s a ten-year gap between Kay’s two children.· The gap between rich and poor is wider in the South than in the rest of the country.age/gender/income etc gap: · The age gap between us didn’t seem to matter until we decided to have children.

► gulf

a very big difference and lack of understanding between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life: gulf between somebody and somebody: · More riots led to a growing gulf between the police and the communities in which they worked.bridge/cross the gulf (=improve understanding and communication): · The central problem was how to bridge the gulf between the warring factions of the party.

► disparity

formal a big difference between two groups of people or things – use this especially when you think the difference is unfair or may cause problems: disparity between: · It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women.disparity in: · the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employeesthe economic/income etc disparity: · The economic disparity between the area’s black and white citizens is a serious problem.

Longman Language Activatorthe difference between two people or things► difference

the amount by which one person, thing, or amount is different from another: difference between: · Calculate the difference between the amount you started with and what you have left.a big/huge etc difference: · There is a vast difference between daytime and night-time temperatures in the desert.difference in: · There was fifteen years difference in age between the two women.age/height/price etc difference (=between one amount and another): · I prefer the Peugeot 406 to the 405. What's the price difference?pay the difference: · If you put all your savings towards the cost of a bike, your Dad and I will pay the difference.

► contrast

► gap

a big difference between two amounts, two ages, or two groups of people: gap between: · There's a ten-year gap between Kay's two children.· The gap between rich and poor is wider in the South than in the rest of the country.age/gender/income etc gap: · The age gap between us didn't seem to matter until we decided to have children.

► gulf

► divide

a difference between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life which means they will never be friends, become the same etc: divide between: · Recently the divide between the two sides has widened.a cultural/political etc divide: · There is still a great economic and political divide between the east and the west of the country.

► disparity

formal a big difference between two groups of people or things - use this especially when you think the difference is unfair or may cause problems: disparity between: · It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women.disparity in: · the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employeesthe economic/income etc disparity: · The economic disparity between the area's black and white citizens is a serious problem.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► economic

· I have a cynical notion that all religious revivals spawn from times of extreme economic disparity.· Housing and schools remain segregated and unequal. Economic disparities grow ever greater and more intractable.· I suggested that that economic disparity might be the link to all evangelical movements.· And while many blacks have prospered financially, recent years in particular have brought heightened economic disparities within the black community.· Bands lack formal leaders, so there are no marked economic differences or disparities in status among their members.· In this sense, economic disparity overrides political equality in the information sphere; the marketplace of ideas has grown severely skewed.· In such a place, illusion rivals economic disparity as an enemy to peace.

► great

· The great disparity between home and away form last year was more of a freak than either aspect taken alone.· So you do get a great disparity in numbers, which is not necessarily indicative of any kind of setup.

► regional

· In addition the government would be more able to pursue policies designed to rescue collapsing firms and to reduce regional disparities of income.· It was felt at the time that regional disparities would inhibit commitment by member states to such integration.· Indeed it is possible to imagine circumstances in which not only are regional disparities not reduced, but they are further extended.· They also have to work within the context of regional disparities.

► wide

· A similar wide disparity in liturgical practice was evident during these decades.· At present, wide disparities remain among different network operators in terms of both efficiency and pricing.· Academic libraries Meaningful standards for academic libraries are particularly difficult to devise, because of the wide disparity of existing libraries.

NOUN► income

· Still, there is an immense income disparity between the largest cities, Jakarta and Soerabaya, and rural areas.

VERB► reduce

· In addition the government would be more able to pursue policies designed to rescue collapsing firms and to reduce regional disparities of income.

单词	disparity
释义	disparitydi‧spar‧i‧ty /dɪˈspærəti/ ●○○ noun (plural disparities) [countable, uncountable] formal Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women. the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employees The economic disparity between the area's black and white citizens is a serious problem. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS At present, wide disparities remain among different network operators in terms of both efficiency and pricing. It is a method that assures perpetuation of disparities in power and of inequities in every form of day-to-day existence. Other figures filed Friday were also interesting because of the disparity between player and team. The disparities in the rates of unemployment between socio-economic groups widen during periods of high unemployment. The net impact of the cuts, they conclude, has been to widen disparities in economic well-being. These disparities are matters of concern. This is not surprising, for there is little reason for disparity. We may call this a disparity of structure, as opposed to Bach's, which could be termed a referential disparity. Thesaurus THESAURUS► difference a detail, fact, or quality that makes one person or thing different from another: · We should think about the similarities between cultures, not the differences.difference between: · Try and spot the differences between these two pictures.· The difference between the two cheeses is that one is made from goat’s milk.difference in: · I don’t think there’s any difference in the way you pronounce these two words.know the difference: · He’s speaking Italian, not Spanish. Don’t you know the difference? ► contrast a very clear difference that you can easily see when you compare two things or people: contrast between something/somebody and something/somebody: · What surprised me was the contrast between Picasso’s early style and his later work. ► gap a big difference between two amounts, two ages, or two groups of people: gap between: · There’s a ten-year gap between Kay’s two children.· The gap between rich and poor is wider in the South than in the rest of the country.age/gender/income etc gap: · The age gap between us didn’t seem to matter until we decided to have children. ► gulf a very big difference and lack of understanding between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life: gulf between somebody and somebody: · More riots led to a growing gulf between the police and the communities in which they worked.bridge/cross the gulf (=improve understanding and communication): · The central problem was how to bridge the gulf between the warring factions of the party. ► disparity formal a big difference between two groups of people or things – use this especially when you think the difference is unfair or may cause problems: disparity between: · It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women.disparity in: · the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employeesthe economic/income etc disparity: · The economic disparity between the area’s black and white citizens is a serious problem. Longman Language Activatorthe difference between two people or things► difference the amount by which one person, thing, or amount is different from another: difference between: · Calculate the difference between the amount you started with and what you have left.a big/huge etc difference: · There is a vast difference between daytime and night-time temperatures in the desert.difference in: · There was fifteen years difference in age between the two women.age/height/price etc difference (=between one amount and another): · I prefer the Peugeot 406 to the 405. What's the price difference?pay the difference: · If you put all your savings towards the cost of a bike, your Dad and I will pay the difference. ► contrast a very clear difference that you can easily see when you compare two things or people: contrast between something/somebody and something/somebody: · What surprised me was the contrast between Picasso's early style and his later work. ► gap a big difference between two amounts, two ages, or two groups of people: gap between: · There's a ten-year gap between Kay's two children.· The gap between rich and poor is wider in the South than in the rest of the country.age/gender/income etc gap: · The age gap between us didn't seem to matter until we decided to have children. ► gulf a very big difference and lack of understanding between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life: gulf between somebody and somebody: · More riots led to a growing gulf between the police and the communities in which they worked.bridge/cross the gulf (=improve understanding and communication): · The central problem was how to bridge the gulf between the warring factions of the party. ► divide a difference between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life which means they will never be friends, become the same etc: divide between: · Recently the divide between the two sides has widened.a cultural/political etc divide: · There is still a great economic and political divide between the east and the west of the country. ► disparity formal a big difference between two groups of people or things - use this especially when you think the difference is unfair or may cause problems: disparity between: · It is not easy to explain the disparity that still exists between the salaries of men and women.disparity in: · the disparity in wealth between the highest and the lowest employeesthe economic/income etc disparity: · The economic disparity between the area's black and white citizens is a serious problem. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► economic · I have a cynical notion that all religious revivals spawn from times of extreme economic disparity.· Housing and schools remain segregated and unequal. Economic disparities grow ever greater and more intractable.· I suggested that that economic disparity might be the link to all evangelical movements.· And while many blacks have prospered financially, recent years in particular have brought heightened economic disparities within the black community.· Bands lack formal leaders, so there are no marked economic differences or disparities in status among their members.· In this sense, economic disparity overrides political equality in the information sphere; the marketplace of ideas has grown severely skewed.· In such a place, illusion rivals economic disparity as an enemy to peace. ► great · The great disparity between home and away form last year was more of a freak than either aspect taken alone.· So you do get a great disparity in numbers, which is not necessarily indicative of any kind of setup. ► regional · In addition the government would be more able to pursue policies designed to rescue collapsing firms and to reduce regional disparities of income.· It was felt at the time that regional disparities would inhibit commitment by member states to such integration.· Indeed it is possible to imagine circumstances in which not only are regional disparities not reduced, but they are further extended.· They also have to work within the context of regional disparities. ► wide · A similar wide disparity in liturgical practice was evident during these decades.· At present, wide disparities remain among different network operators in terms of both efficiency and pricing.· Academic libraries Meaningful standards for academic libraries are particularly difficult to devise, because of the wide disparity of existing libraries. NOUN► income · Still, there is an immense income disparity between the largest cities, Jakarta and Soerabaya, and rural areas. VERB► reduce · In addition the government would be more able to pursue policies designed to rescue collapsing firms and to reduce regional disparities of income. a difference between two or more things, especially an unfair one → paritydisparity in/between a disparity between the rates of pay for men and women
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