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partition noun
⇨ division 1 (the partition of Germany) ⇨ wall (a glass partition)partition verb
⇨ separate 2division1 noun a clear division between things 事物间的明显差别a political division between people 人与人之间的政治分歧division ♦︎ separation ♦︎ isolation ♦︎ segregation ♦︎ quarantine ♦︎ split ♦︎ partition ♦︎ dissolutionThese are all words for the act or result of dividing things or people. 这些词均表示分离、分隔、隔开。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆division / separation / isolation / segregation from sb / sth◆(a) division / separation / segregation / split between sth and sth else◆(a) division / separation / segregation / split into parts◆(a) division / isolation / segregation within sth◆strict division / separation / isolation / segregation / quarantine◆(a) clear division / separation / split◆complete separation / isolation / segregation■ division [uncountable, singular] the act or result of dividing, or of dividing sth into separate parts 分开；分隔；分配◆The organism begins as a single cell and grows by cell division.这种生物始于单细胞，并通过细胞分裂而生长。◆We need to ensure a fair division of time and resources.我们需要确保时间和资源的合理分配。◆In many traditional societies, the division of labour between the sexes is strict.在许多传统社会里，男女分工非常严格。 see also divide ⇨ share verb ■ separation [uncountable, singular] the act of separating people or things; the state of being separate 分开；分割；分离◆Many years passed before the state's eventual separation from the federation.过了许多年那个州才最终脱离了联邦。◆He argued for the need for a clear separation between Church and State.他据理力争政教彻底分离的必要性。 see also separate ⇨ separate verb 1 2 , separate ⇨ disperse ■ isolation / /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/ / [uncountable] complete separation from other people, groups or things 隔离；孤立◆The country has been threatened with complete isolation from the international community unless the atrocities stop.这个国家已经受到了完全被国际社会孤立的威胁，除非其暴行得以遏止。◆He lives in splendid isolation (= far from, or in a superior position to, everyone else).他过着超然不群的生活。 see also isolate ⇨ isolate NOTE 辨析 Separation or isolation? Separation is the more general of these words. Isolation is used when discussing a country or its politics: collocates include diplomatic, geographical, political and international. This kind of isolation is usually seen as a bad thing; separation (for example between Church and State or between the executive and the judiciary in government) is often seen as a good thing. Isolation is also used in the context of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. 这两个词中separation较为宽泛；isolation用来谈论国家或政治，搭配词包括diplomatic、geographical、political和international。isolation用于此义时通常被看作是坏事；separation between Church and State（政教分离）或separation between the executive and the judiciary（行政与司法分离）等则常被看作是好事。isolation也指隔离以防传染病扩散◆an isolation hospital / ward隔离医院／病房 ■ segregation / /ˌsegrɪˈgeɪʃn/ / [uncountable] the act or policy of separating people of different races, religions or sexes and treating them differently 隔离政策；（对不同种族、宗教或性别的人采取的）隔离并区别对待◆The social structure was based on the policy of racial segregation.这种社会结构是依照种族隔离政策建立的。◆Segregation by sex and age is relatively common in these societies.按照性别和年龄而实施隔离的做法在这些社会中是比较常见的。ⓘ In formal language segregation can also be the act of separating people or things from a larger group. 在正式语言中，segregation也可指把人或事物从较大的群体中分离出来的做法◆the segregation of smokers and non-smokers in restaurants把餐馆中的吸烟者与非吸烟者分隔开的做法 see also segregate ⇨ isolate , discrimination , apartheid ⇨ discrimination ■ quarantine / /ˈkwɒrəntiːn; NAmE ˈkwɔːrəntiːn, ˈkwɑːrəntiːn/ [uncountable] a period of time when an animal or person that has or may have a disease is kept away from others in order to prevent the disease from spreading （为防止疾病传染而实施的）隔离期，检疫期◆The dog was kept in quarantine for six months.这只狗被检疫隔离了六个月。◆Quarantine regulations have been introduced.检疫的规定已经实施。 see also quarantine ⇨ isolate ■ split [singular] (rather informal) a division between two or more things; one of the parts that sth is divided into 划分；分割；份额◆He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits.他要求利润对半分。 see also split ⇨ share verb ■ partition /pɑːˈtɪʃn; NAmE pɑːrˈtɪʃn/ [uncountable] the division of one country into two or more countries 分割（国家）；分治；瓜分◆The effects of the partition of Germany can still be seen today.对德国的分割所造成的影响如今依然可见。 see also partition ⇨ separate verb 2 ■ dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃn/ / [uncountable] (rather formal) the act of breaking up an organization, institution or other group 解体；瓦解；分裂◆The company was set up following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.这家公司是在苏联解体之后成立的。 wall noun wall ♦︎ fence ♦︎ railing ♦︎ screen ♦︎ partitionThese are all words for structures that separate one space from another. 这些词均表示隔断、围墙。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a high / low wall / fence◆an internal wall / partition◆a perimeter wall / fence◆(a) metal / wooden fence / railings / screen / partition◆a glass screen / partition◆to erect a wall / a fence / railings / a screen / a partition◆to put up a wall / fence / screen / partition◆to build a wall / fence■ wall [countable] a long, upright solid structure, made of stone, brick or concrete, that surrounds, divides or protects an area of land; any of the upright sides of a building or room 城墙；围墙；墙壁◆a stone / brick wall石墙；砖墙◆He sat on the wall and watched the others playing.他坐在墙上看其他人玩儿。◆Hang the picture on the wall (= attach it to the wall) opposite the window.把画挂在窗户对面墙上吧。■ fence [countable] a structure made of wood or wire supported by posts that surrounds, divides or protects an area of land, for example to mark the limits of an area, to keep animals in or to keep people and animals out 栅栏；围栏◆Security guards with dogs patrolled the perimeter fence.带着警犬的保安在栅栏外围巡逻。 see also fence sth off ⇨ separate 2 ■ railing [countable, usually plural] a fence made of upright metal bars; one of these bars 金属围栏；金属栏杆◆I chained my bike to the park railings.我用链子把自行车锁在公园的围栏上了。■ screen [countable] an upright piece of furniture or equipment that is fixed or that can be moved to divide a room or to keep one area hidden or separate 屏风；隔板；帘◆The nurse put a screen around the bed.护士绕床拉了一道帘子。■ partition /pɑːˈtɪʃn; NAmE pɑːrˈtɪʃn/ [countable] a wall or screen that separates one part of a room from another 隔断；隔扇；隔板墙◆The family had to smash through a glass partition to escape the fire.这家人只好打碎玻璃隔板逃离了火场。 see also partition ⇨ separate 2 separate2 verb separate the white from the yolk/belief from emotion 把蛋清和蛋黄／信仰和感情分开separated by a wall/a thousand miles 隔着一堵墙；相隔1 000英里separate ♦︎ seal sth off ♦︎ divide ♦︎ partition ♦︎ cordon sth off ♦︎ mark sth off ♦︎ fence sth offThese words all mean to split an area into more than one section, especially in order to prevent people from entering one section. 这些词均表示分割、隔开、阻隔。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to seal / divide / partition / cordon / mark / fence sth off◆to separate / divide / partition sth into different areas◆to separate / divide / partition sth into different sections / areas◆to separate / seal off / divide / partition / cordon off / mark off / fence off an area◆to seal off / cordon off a street / road / city centre◆to divide / partition / fence off land◆to divide / partition a country◆the army / police seal / cordon sth off◆a wall separates / divides sth from sth else◆to be clearly separated / divided■ separate / /ˈsepəreɪt/ / [transitive] to be between two people, areas, countries or things, so that they are not touching or connected 隔开，阻隔（两个人、区域、国家或事物）◆A thousand kilometres separate the two cities.这两座城市相隔1 000公里。◆A high wall separated our block from the playing field.我们的大楼和运动场之间隔着一堵高墙。 see also separation ⇨ division 1 ■ ˌseal sth ˈoff phrasal verb (of the police or army) to prevent people from entering a particular area （警察或军队）封锁，封闭◆Police sealed off the building following a security alert.安全警报发出后，警察封锁了这座大楼。■ divide [transitive] to be the real or imaginary line or barrier that separates two people or things 是⋯的分界线；分割；把⋯隔开◆A fence divides off the western side of the grounds.一道篱笆把庭院的西面隔开了。◆The city was divided into four sectors.这座城市被划分成四个区。■ partition /pɑːˈtɪʃn; NAmE pɑːrˈtɪʃn/ [transitive, often passive] to divide sth, especially a country or city, into two or more parts; to separate one part of a room or area from another with a wall or screen 分割，分裂（国家或城市）；隔开（地方或房间）◆The country was partitioned a year after the elections.大选后的第二年这个国家就分裂了。◆The room is partitioned into three sections.这间屋子被分隔成三个小间。 see also partition ⇨ division noun 1 , partition ⇨ wall noun ■ ˌcordon sth ˈoff phrasal verb (of the police or army) to prevent people from entering a particular area by surrounding it with police or other guards （警察或军队）包围，警戒，封锁◆Police cordoned off the area until the bomb was made safe.警方封锁了这个地区，直到炸弹被安全拆除为止。 see also cordon ⇨ row noun ■ ˌmark sth ˈoff phrasal verb to separate sth by marking a line between it and sth else 画线分隔；划开◆The playing area was marked off with a white line.运动场地用白线划了出来。■ ˌfence sth ˈoff phrasal verb [often passive] to separate one area from another with a fence （用栅栏、篱笆等）隔开◆One end of the yard had been fenced off for the chickens.院子的一头用栅栏隔开养鸡。 see also fence ⇨ wall |