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Separates Meaning in English

word · lemma: separate

/ˈsɛpɝˌeɪts/, /ˈsɛpɝɪts/
SEP-er-ates
/ˈsɛpəreɪts/
SEP-uh-rates

释义

To move or keep things or people apart from each other. It can also mean to divide something into parts or make a distinction.

用法与细微差别

'Separates' is the third person singular present tense of 'separate.' It is often used with objects or people. Common collocations: 'separates from,' 'separates into.' Not to be confused with 'separates' as a noun (clothing items designed to be worn in combination).

例句

A wall separates the two rooms.

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The teacher separates students into groups.

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The river separates the city from the suburbs.

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She never separates work from her personal life, which sometimes causes problems.

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A thin line separates genius from madness.

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Time often separates old friends, but memories stay forever.

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