| 单词 | stereotypical |
| 释义 | stereotypical (once / 28412 pages) adj Stereotypical describes an action or a characterization that is oversimplified, widely imitated, or handed down by tradition. As in Aesop’s Fables, stereotypical characters behave predictably, or according to type, which, in Greek, literally means to strike in a mold or an impression. But most interesting people and stories do not easily fit into molds, and typecasts can be socially offensive. It might be stereotypical in a comedy skit to see police officers eating donuts, but when you get pulled over for missing a stop sign it’s best to keep that idea to yourself! WORD FAMILYstereotypical: stereotypically+/stereotype: stereotyped, stereotypes, stereotypic, stereotypical, stereotyping USAGE EXAMPLES"Stereotypical Shanghai women are fierce and loud," she says with a grin. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) And is it okay for outsiders to alter a region’s food because they think it’s too funky for the stereotypical American palate? Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) Still, you won't find Phasma in the scantily clad role of the hero nor will you see her as the stereotypical slithering, seductive female villain. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) adj lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality Syn stereotyped, stereotypic, unimaginative conventional unimaginative and conformist |
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