"dichotomy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 二分法
• 对立

Definition

将两个事物划分为完全不同或对立的状态或对比。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于学术、哲学或社会话题中。常见搭配有“虚假二分法”（false dichotomy）。常用来暗示某种分法过于简单或人为。

Examples

There is a clear dichotomy between work and play.

工作与娱乐之间存在明显的**二分法**。

The dichotomy between rich and poor is often discussed.

富人和穷人之间的**对立**经常被讨论。

Scientists often explore the dichotomy of nature and nurture.

科学家常常探讨天性与教养的**二分法**。

It’s a mistake to see everything as a simple dichotomy.

把所有事情都看作简单的**二分法**是一种误区。

The movie highlighted the dichotomy between tradition and modernity.

这部电影突出了传统与现代的**对立**。

He argued that the supposed dichotomy didn’t actually exist in real life.

他认为这种所谓的**二分法**在现实生活中并不存在。