disparity

/dɪˈspærəti/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈspærəti/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈsper-ə-tē -ˈspa-rə-/ (ame, mw)

disparity — noun

  • disparitysingular
  • disparitiesplural

1. a noticeable difference between people, groups, or situations, especially one th

1.名詞C1
釋義

a noticeable difference between people, groups, or situations, especially one that seems unfair

例句

The report showed a wide disparity between rural schools and city schools.

pattern: disparity between A and B

Padma worried about the disparity in pay after joining the new team.

pattern: disparity in + pay

同義詞
  • gap

    more common and less formal; often used for a measurable difference

  • inequality

    puts stronger focus on unjust treatment or unfair social conditions

  • imbalance

    suggests one side has too much or too little rather than a broad social difference

反義詞
  • equality

    stresses people or groups being treated the same

  • parity

    a formal word for two sides being equal in amount or status

  • balance

    focuses on an even state rather than an unfair gap

文法句型

disparity between A and B

disparity in + noun

用法筆記

Often used in formal discussions of pay, health, education, or access to resources. It commonly appears with between for two groups being compared and with in for the area where the gap appears.

常見錯誤

❌There is a disparity of salaries between men and women.
✅There is a disparity in salaries between men and women.
💡'disparity' usually takes 'in' for the area of difference and 'between' for the groups compared.