objectivity

/ˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē əb-/ (ame, mw)

objectivity — 名詞

1. the quality of judging, describing, or deciding by verifiable facts rather than

1.名詞C1
釋義

客觀性

依事實判斷，不受個人立場左右

the quality of judging, describing, or deciding by verifiable facts rather than by personal feelings, loyalty, or prejudice

例句

Padma lost the debate because her report lacked objectivity.

Padma 因為報告缺乏客觀性，在辯論中失分。

lack objectivity in evaluation

The editor checked every quote twice to protect the article's objectivity.

編輯把每一段引言都核對兩次，以維護文章的客觀性。

protect objectivity in reporting

同義詞
  • impartiality

    focuses on treating different sides equally, especially in a dispute

  • neutrality

    stresses not taking sides, sometimes more than using evidence

  • fairness

    broader everyday term that does not always imply fact-based judgment

反義詞
  • subjectivity

    judgment shaped by personal feelings or personal experience

  • bias

    a leaning toward one side that prevents fair judgment

文法句型

show objectivity

maintain objectivity

lack objectivity

用法筆記

Common with reporting, judging, and research. People often talk about keeping, losing, protecting, or regaining objectivity when emotions may affect a decision.

常見錯誤

❌The judge has many objectivities about the case.
✅The judge shows objectivity in the case.
💡objectivity is usually uncountable, so it is not normally used in the plural.
❌Her objectivity means she follows her feelings.
✅Her objectivity means she judges the issue by facts, not feelings.
💡objectivity is about evidence-based fairness, not emotional reaction.