sectionalism
US /ˈsɛkʃənəlɪzəm/
UK /ˈsɛkʃənəlɪzəm/
名词
地方主义, 派系主义
excessive regard for local or regional interests; narrow-minded concern for the interests of one section of a country
示例:
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The rise of sectionalism threatened the unity of the nation.
地方主义的兴起威胁了国家的统一。
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Political decisions were often influenced by strong feelings of sectionalism.
政治决策常常受到强烈的地方主义情绪的影响。