单词 | ethnic |
释义 | ethnic —ethnic /ˈeθ.nɪk/ adjective C1 relating to a particular race of people: » A question on ethnic origin was included in the census.» The factory's workforce reflects the ethnic mix from which it draws its labour.» Conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war.Thesaurus+: ↑Race and ethnicity , ↑Racial issuesF0 from a different race, or interesting because characteristic of an ethnic group that is very different from those that are common in western culture: » ethnic food» ethnic costumeThesaurus+: ↑Race and ethnicity , ↑Racial issuesethnically /-nɪ.kəl.i/ adverb► F0» ethnically related communitiesThesaurus+: ↑Race and ethnicity , ↑Racial issuesethnicity /eθˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] FORMAL • • • Extra Examples:» Disturbances have once again broken out between the two ethnic groups.» We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of their background or ethnic origin.» Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities.» Television should reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country.» Have ethnic tensions in the area been reduced by intermarriage?noun [C] US ► F0 a person belonging to an ethnic groupThesaurus+: ↑Race and ethnicity , ↑Racial issues |
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