词汇 ethnic 在中文的含义

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ethnic

US /ˈeθ.nɪk/
UK /ˈeθ.nɪk/
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形容词

1.

民族的, 种族的

relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition

示例:
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The city is known for its diverse ethnic neighborhoods.
这座城市以其多元的民族社区而闻名。
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She is studying the history of her own ethnic group.
她正在研究自己民族群体的历史。
2.

族裔的, 民族的

denoting origin by birth or descent rather than by present nationality

示例:
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He identifies as ethnic German, though he was born in France.
他自认为是德裔,尽管他出生在法国。
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The census collects data on ethnic origin.
人口普查收集有关族裔来源的数据。
3.

民族风的, 异域风情的

relating to or characteristic of a non-Western culture, especially in food, dress, or music

示例:
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They went to an ethnic restaurant for dinner.
他们去了一家民族风味餐厅吃晚饭。
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She loves wearing colorful ethnic clothing.
她喜欢穿色彩鲜艳的民族风服装。