inequality
UK [ˌɪn.ɪ'kwɒl.ə.ti] US [-'kwɑ:.lə.tˌi] noun countable or uncountable
■a situation in which there is no equality or fair treatment in the sharing of wealth or opportunities between different groups in society 不平等，不均等•The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality.法律在阻止种族歧视和种族不平等方面贡献很少。 •sexual inequality性别不平等 •There remain major inequalities of opportunity in the workplace.职场上仍存在严重的机会不均等问题。 |