separation /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR The separation of two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become separate, and are not linked. 分离; 分开; 隔离 [oft N 'of/from/between' n]

  例：

  He believes in the separation of the races.

  他信奉种族隔离政策。

• 2. 

  N-VAR During a separation, people who usually live together are not together. 分离期间

  例：

  She wondered if Harry had been unfaithful to her during this long separation.

  她想知道，在分开的漫长岁月里哈里是否已经对她不忠了。

• 3. 

  N-VAR If a couple who are married or living together have a separation, they decide to live apart. 分居

  例：

  They agreed to a trial separation.

  他们同意尝试一次分居。