alienation
alienation
a∙li∙en∙a∙tion / ˌelɪənˈeʃən ; ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən /
◙noun [U]
1. the feeling of not being part of society or a group
• 疏离感:
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»Unemployment may provoke a sense of alienation from society.
失业可能会引起不容于社会的感觉。
2. when someone becomes less friendly, understanding, or willing to give support as the result of something that happens or is done
• 疏远:
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»the alienation of voters
选民的疏远
