inequality
noun
ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪəti
noun
1
an
unfair
situation,
in
which
some
groups
in
society
have
more
money,
opportunities,
power
etc
than
others
〔社会上的〕不平等;
[+
in
]
There
are
inequalities
in
wealth
distribution.
财富分配不平等。
[+
of
]
inequality
of
opportunity
机遇的不均
[+
between
]
inequalities
between
men
and
women
男女的不平等
social/gender/racial
etc
inequality
a
policy
that
aims
to
redress
racial
inequalities
旨在纠正种族不平等的政策