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The dichotomy between work and leisure is becoming increasingly blurred in modern society.
工作与休闲之间的二分法在现代社会正变得越来越模糊。
将事物分为截然相反的两部分的方法或状态
The book explores the dichotomy between good and evil in human nature.
这本书探讨了人性中善与恶的二分法。
There is a clear dichotomy between traditional values and modern lifestyles.
传统价值观与现代生活方式之间存在明显的二分法。
常用于哲学、社会学或逻辑学中描述对立的两极。
'dichotomy' 强调对立面的截然划分,而 'duality' 更强调两者并存的状态(如阴阳)。例如:'The dichotomy of light and dark' vs 'The duality of human nature.'
From Latin *dichotomia*, from Greek *dichotomia* (διχοτομία), meaning 'a cutting in two,' from *dicha* (in two) + *temnein* (to cut).
强调对立面的明确划分,但有时可能忽略中间状态。在写作或演讲中使用时,需确保上下文清晰,避免误导。