stereotype
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ster·e·o·type1 /ˈsteriətaɪp, ˈstɪər- $ ˈster-, ˈstɪr-/ ●●○ noun [countable] TYPICALTYPEa belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue 模式化的思想；老一套；旧框框racial/sexual/cultural etc stereotype racist stereotypes in the media 媒体中的种族主义成见stereotype of women who don’t fit the stereotype of the good mother 不符合人们心目中好母亲形象的女性stereotype about stereotypes about the elderly 对年长者的模式化观念 —stereotypical /ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər- $ ˌster-, ˌstɪr-/ adjective the stereotypical Californian – tall, fit, and tanned 典型的加利福尼亚人——高挑、健壮、黝黑 —stereotypically /-kli/ adverbn COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + stereotyperacial/racist stereotypesThe novel has been criticized for reinforcing racial stereotypes.cultural stereotypesHis jokes often depend on cultural stereotypes.national stereotypesSuch cartoons show how persistent national stereotypes are.sexual/gender stereotypesFeminists justifiably object to these sexual stereotypes.an old/traditional stereotypeMany people still believe that old stereotype.a popular/common stereotypeCurrent evidence indicates that older people are more healthy than popular stereotypes suggest.a negative stereotypeWe should avoid negative stereotypes regarding the performance of older workers.verbsfit/conform to a stereotype (=be like the usual idea of something)He doesn’t fit the stereotype of a Stanford student.reinforce a stereotype (=make a stereotype stronger by showing or describing someone in the usual way)Charities for older people must be careful not to reinforce harmful stereotypes.challenge a stereotype (=be different from the usual idea of something)These young women want to challenge gender stereotypes.
Examples from the Corpus
stereotype• The film explores alternative sexuality with coy eroticism and a brazen wit, but without resorting to degrading stereotypes.• The film is full of stereotypes: a stupid blonde, a fat American tourist, and a gay man with huge muscles.• Still, old stereotypes and perceptions die hard on the other side of the desk.• the racial stereotype of Asian girls as quiet and hard-working• racial stereotypes• They rejected the sexual stereotype of blue for a boy and pink for a girl, and dressed their baby in other colors instead.• At 41, Craig Benson would seem to be the stereotype of a Steve Forbes supporter, which he decidedly is not.• Looked at more closely, the stereotype dissolves.• Charles quite plainly did not fit the stereotype of a successful, high powered businessman.• Gone is the stereotype of a pothead hippie.• Here the universe of the stereotype is starkly revealed in all its mechanical and mercantile glory.• Real skins are much less coherent than the stereotype.racial/sexual/cultural etc stereotype• Academic Standards: A self-fulfilling effect of cultural stereotypes is diminished expectations.• With others we have prejudicial associations at the level of racial stereotypes.• He talked about Hollywood, and the old racial stereotypes in the movies.• The novel has been criticized for being offensive to blacks and for reinforcing racial stereotypes.• The most successful advertising campaigns have targeted cultural stereotypes by associating contraception with virility.• The cultural stereotype of cattle stealing as an exciting, adventurous activity may also have contributed to its acceptance.• Contrary to racial stereotypes, Georg has a sense of humour.stereotype2 verb [transitive] TYPICALto decide unfairly that a type of person has particular qualities or abilities because they belong to a particular race, sex, or social class 对…存有成见；把…模式化be stereotyped as something Homeless people are stereotyped as alcoholics or addicts. 无家可归者在人们心目中不是酗酒就是吸毒。n Grammar Stereotype is often used in the passive. —stereotyping noun [uncountable] —stereotyped adjective→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
stereotype• There may be tendencies to stereotype a scholar and thus ignore his highly creative experience.• As with the stereotyping and stigmatizing of welfare recipients, views about teenage childbearing are frequently extraordinarily simplistic.• This reflects not only homophobia but also sexism, since gay men are stereotyped as effeminate, too much like women.• There is a tendency to stereotype childless women as being hard and career-orientated.• I guess I have to refrain from stereotyping fraternities now.• One particularly gifted black student refused to be stereotyped into teaching only ESOl and literacy by potential employers.• Teachers often stereotype kids who speak with strong regional accents.• I have avoided attempting to stereotype you and the life you lead.Origin stereotype1 (1700-1800) French stéréotype, from Greek stereos ( → STEREO2) + French typester·e·o·type1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1stereotype2 verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
or a Corpus a idea type particular what of belief
stereotype
ster‧e‧o‧type1 /ˈsteriətaɪp, ˈstɪər- $ ˈster-, ˈstɪr-/ 
noun [countable]a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue
racial/sexual/cultural etc stereotype
racist stereotypes in the media
stereotype of
women who don’t fit the stereotype of the good mother
stereotype about
stereotypes about the elderly
—stereotypical /ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər- $ ˌster-, ˌstɪr-/ adjective:
the stereotypical Californian – tall, fit, and tanned
—stereotypically /-kli/ adverb
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + stereotype
▪racial/racist stereotypes The novel has been criticized for reinforcing racial stereotypes.
▪cultural stereotypes His jokes often depend on cultural stereotypes.
▪national stereotypes Such cartoons show how persistent national stereotypes are.
▪sexual/gender stereotypes Feminists justifiably object to these sexual stereotypes.
▪an old/traditional stereotype Many people still believe that old stereotype.
▪a popular/common stereotype Current evidence indicates that older people are more healthy than popular stereotypes suggest.
▪a negative stereotype We should avoid negative stereotypes regarding the performance of older workers.
■ verbs
▪fit/conform to a stereotype (=be like the usual idea of something) He doesn’t fit the stereotype of a Stanford student.
▪reinforce a stereotype (=make a stereotype stronger by showing or describing someone in the usual way) Charities for older people must be careful not to reinforce harmful stereotypes.
▪challenge a stereotype (=be different from the usual idea of something) These young women want to challenge gender stereotypes.
stereotype2 verb [transitive usually passive]
to decide unfairly that a type of person has particular qualities or abilities because they belong to a particular race, sex, or social class
stereotype somebody as something
Homeless people are stereotyped as alcoholics or addicts.
—stereotyping noun [uncountable]
—stereotyped adjective
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noun [countable]a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrueracial/sexual/cultural etc stereotype
stereotype of
stereotype about
—stereotypical /ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər- $ ˌster-, ˌstɪr-/ adjective:
—stereotypically /-kli/ adverb
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verb [transitive usually passive]to decide unfairly that a type of person has particular qualities or abilities because they belong to a particular race, sex, or social class
stereotype somebody as something
—stereotyping noun [uncountable]
—stereotyped adjective
Prejudice and racism 偏见与种族歧视
experience/encounter racism/discrimination/prejudice/anti-semitism经历／遭遇种族歧视／歧视／偏见／反犹太主义 face/suffer persecution/discrimination面临／遭受迫害／歧视 fear/escape from/flee racial/political/religious persecution惧怕／逃离种族／政治／宗教迫害 constitute/be a form of racial/race discrimination构成／是一种种族歧视 reflect/reveal/show/have a racial/cultural bias反映出／揭示出／表现出／具有种族／文化偏见 be biased/be prejudiced against ( black people/especially
BrE ( people of color/African Americans/Asians/Africans/Indians, etc.both especially
NAmE 对黑人／有色人种／非裔美国人／亚洲人／非洲人／印度人等有偏见 discriminate against minority groups/minorities歧视少数群体／少数民族 perpetuate/conform to/fit/defy a common/popular/traditional/negative stereotype固守／遵从／符合／藐视普遍的／流行的／传统的／负面的模式化观念 overcome/be blinded by deep-seated/racial/( race prejudiceespecially
NAmE 克服根深蒂固的／种族的偏见；被根深蒂固的／种族的偏见所蒙蔽 entrench/perpetuate racist attitudes固守种族主义的态度 hurl/shout ( racist abuse;especially
BrE ( a racist/racial/ethnic slurespecially
NAmE 高声地进行种族污辱 challenge/confront racism/discrimination/prejudice拒绝接受／对抗种族主义／歧视／偏见 combat/fight (against)/tackle blatant/overt/covert/subtle/institutional/systemic racism打压／反对／处理公然的／公开的／隐蔽的／微妙的／制度性的种族歧视
Race and society 种族和社会
damage/improve ( race relationsespecially
BrE 破坏／改善种族关系 practise/ ( especially
practice (racial/religious) tolerance/segregation实行（种族／宗教）容忍／隔离政策 bridge/break down/transcend cultural/racial barriers消除／打破／超越文化／种族隔阂 encourage/promote social integration鼓励／促进社会融合 outlaw/end discrimination/slavery/segregation取缔／终止歧视／奴隶制／种族隔离 promote/embrace/celebrate cultural diversity促进／欣然接纳／颂扬文化多样性 conform to/challenge/violate (accepted/established/prevailing/dominant) social/cultural norms遵循／挑战／违背（公认的／确立的／盛行的／占支配地位的）社会／文化规范 live in a multicultural society生活在多元文化社会 attack/criticize multiculturalism攻击／批评多元文化主义 fight for/struggle for/promote racial equality为种族平等而斗争；促进种族平等 perpetuate/reinforce economic and social inequality延续／加剧经济和社会的不平等 introduce/be for/be against ( positive discrimination/BrE ( affirmative actionespecially
NAmE 推行／支持／反对积极性区别对待政策 support/be active in/play a leading role in the civil rights movement支持／积极参与／领导民权运动
Immigration 移居
control/restrict/limit/encourage immigration控制／限制／鼓励外来移民 attract/draw a wave of immigrants吸引一批外来移民 assist/welcome refugees援助／欣然接受难民 house/shelter refugees and asylum seekers安置／庇护难民和寻求政治避难者 smuggle illegal immigrants into the UK偷运非法移民到英国 deport/repatriate illegal immigrants/failed asylum seekers驱逐／遣返非法移民／寻求政治避难失败者 assimilate/integrate new immigrants同化／融合新移民 employ/hire migrant workers雇用流动工人 exploit/rely on (cheap/illegal) immigrant labour/( laborespecially
剥削／依赖（廉价的／非法的）移民劳动力 apply for/gain/obtain/be granted/be denied (full) citizenship申请／获得／准予／未准予（完全的）公民身份 have/hold dual citizenship持有双重国籍