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单词 partition
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partitionnoun

uk/pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/us/pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/

partition noun (DIVIDING STRUCTURE)

[ C ] a vertical structure like a thin wall that separates one part of a room or building from another:

The partitions between the toilets were very thin.

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Parts of buildings: walls & parts of walls

  • alcove
  • balcony
  • baseboard
  • cavity wall
  • chimney breast
  • cubbyhole
  • damp course
  • drystone wall
  • moulding
  • niche
  • plasterboard
  • recess
  • sconce
  • siding
  • skirting board
  • stall
  • stonework
  • terrace
  • walled
  • woodwork

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partition noun (NATIONAL DIVISION)

[ U ] the dividing of a country into separate countries or areas of government:

The partition of India occurred in 1947.

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UK politics: government administration & organisation

  • awkward
  • backbench
  • bench
  • collectivization
  • D-notice
  • decentralize
  • loyalist
  • maladministration
  • midterm
  • Number Ten
  • ombudsman
  • order paper
  • policy
  • privatize
  • prorogue
  • public
  • reshuffle
  • soviet
  • Westminster
  • whip

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Isolating and separating

partitionverb [ T ]

uk/pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/us/pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/

partition verb [ T ] (DIVIDE ROOM)

to divide one part of a room from another with a thin wall:

Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room?

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Isolating and separating

  • compartmentalize
  • cone
  • cone sth off
  • cordon
  • cordon sth off
  • cut sb/sth off
  • divide
  • insulate
  • insulation
  • insulator
  • intersect
  • isolate
  • isolation
  • seclude
  • segregate
  • separate
  • separately
  • sequester
  • wrenching
  • zonal

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partition verb [ T ] (DIVIDE COUNTRY)

to divide a country into separate areas of government:

Ireland was partitioned in 1921.

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UK politics: government administration & organisation

  • awkward
  • backbench
  • bench
  • collectivization
  • D-notice
  • decentralize
  • loyalist
  • maladministration
  • midterm
  • Number Ten
  • ombudsman
  • order paper
  • policy
  • privatize
  • prorogue
  • public
  • reshuffle
  • soviet
  • Westminster
  • whip

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Isolating and separating
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