单词 | prejudice |
释义 | prejudice n. & v. --n   1. a a preconceived opinion. b (foll. by against, in favour of) bias or partiality.   2. harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement (to the prejudice of). --vtr.   1. impair the validity or force of (a right, claim, statement, etc.).   2. (esp. as prejudiced adj.) cause (a person) to have a prejudice. Phrases and idioms without prejudice (often foll. by to) without detriment (to any existing right or claim). Etymology: ME f. OF prejudice f. L praejudicium (as PRAE-, judicium judgement) |
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