1N-VAR 分离;分开;分散;隔离 The separation of two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become separate, and are not linked. 分离;分开;分散;隔离
He believes in the separation of the races.
他认为应该实施种族隔离。
...a 'Christian republic' in which there was a clear separation between church and state. [+ between]
政教彻底分离的“基督教共和国”
2N-VAR 分离期;离别;分开 During a separation, people who usually live together are not together. 分离期;离别;分开
She wondered if Harry had been unfaithful to her during this long separation.
她不知道和哈里分开这么久,他是否曾对她不忠。
All children will tend to suffer from separation from their parents and siblings. [+ from]
所有的孩子和他们的父母及兄弟姐妹分开后往往都会难过。
3N-VAR 分居 If a couple who are married or living together have a separation, they decide to live apart. 分居
They agreed to a trial separation.
他们同意暂时分居。
...loss of a loved one through death, separation or divorce.