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:
▪ [+from]
»Unemployment may provoke asense of alienationfrom 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:
▪ [+of]
»the alienation of voters
选民的疏远
