"transfer of ownership," late 14c., from Old French alienacion and directly from Latin alienationem (nominative alienatio) "a transfer, surrender," noun of action from past participle stem of alienare (see alienate). It also meant "loss or derangement of mental faculties, insanity" (late 15c.), hence alienist. Phrase alienation of affection as a U.S. legal term in divorce cases for "falling in love with someone else" dates to 1861.
中文解释
1. ali- + -en (形容词后缀) + -ation.2. => make another's, estrange, "make estranged" (in feelings or affections).
实用例句
1. Her sense of alienation from the world disappeared.
她与世界脱节的感觉消失了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Alcoholism often leads to the alienation of family and friends.
酗酒常常导致家庭和朋友间的疏远.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Alienation is a central motif in her novels.
疏离感是她小说的一个重要的主题.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Marx concentrates on the alienation of labour and emphasizes the invidious aspects.
马克思集中论述了劳动的异化,强调它令人厌恶的方面.
来自辞典例句
5. An assignment is a total alienation of chattels personal.