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sisterhood

/ˈsɪstəhʊd/

Meanings
noun

姐妹情谊，姐妹关系

The state, or kinship of being sisters

Examples :

"The close sisterhood among the girls in their study group helped them all succeed in their school exams. "
她们学习小组的女生之间亲密的姐妹情谊帮助她们都成功通过了考试。
family group society being culture
noun

姐妹情谊，姐妹情，女性团结。

The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.

Examples :

"The girls in the study group felt a strong sisterhood, supporting each other through challenging assignments. "
学习小组里的女生们之间有着深厚的姐妹情谊，互相支持，共同克服了困难的作业。
family group culture society human
noun

姐妹情谊，姊妹情。

The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)

Examples :

"The idea of a sisterhood, a shared experience among women, was a common theme in many women's groups in the past. "
过去，许多女性团体中经常出现一种“姐妹情谊”的理念，认为所有女性都拥有共通的经历.
culture society group family politics philosophy attitude

Related Words

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solidarity noun

/ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/ /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/

团结，互助。

"A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store."

作为工会的老成员，菲尔为了声援罢工的杂货店工人，选择去一家有工会的竞争商店购物，以此表达了他的团结互助之情。

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supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

支撑，扶持。

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

别动那根梁！它支撑着整个平台呢。

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universal noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

共性, 普遍性

"The universal need for sleep is a characteristic shared by all people. "

对睡眠的普遍需求是所有人类共有的一个特性。

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

考虑， 细想

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

考虑到我们已经举办了三场大型活动，而今年才刚刚开始呢。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

分配，指派，任务。

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

这张流程图展示了我们委员会的任务分配情况。

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sisterly adjective

/ˈsɪstəli/

姐妹般的，有姐妹情谊的

"Maria offered her friend a sisterly hug and comforting words after she failed her test. "

玛丽亚在朋友考试不及格后，给了她一个像姐妹般温暖的拥抱，并说了些安慰的话。

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

经验, 阅历

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

那是一段他永远难忘的经历。

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regardless adjective

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

不在乎的，不顾的

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

即使下着雨，她也毫不在乎地去上学了。

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

僧侣，修女.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

这些僧侣和修女们把大量时间奉献给祈祷和冥想。

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companionship noun

/kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/

陪伴，友谊，情谊。

"Having a dog provides many people with valuable companionship. "

养狗为很多人提供了宝贵的陪伴和慰藉。

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

挑战，邀战

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

我们向隔壁的男孩们发起了足球比赛的挑战。