sectionalism
US /ˈsɛkʃənəlɪzəm/
UK /ˈsɛkʃənəlɪzəm/
名詞
地方主義, 派系主義
excessive regard for local or regional interests; narrow-minded concern for the interests of one section of a country
範例:
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The rise of sectionalism threatened the unity of the nation.
地方主義的興起威脅了國家的統一。
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Political decisions were often influenced by strong feelings of sectionalism.
政治決策常常受到強烈的地方主義情緒的影響。