-ism

-ism suff 後缀 1 (with vs ending in -ize forming ns 与以-ize结尾的动词结合构成名词): baptism * criticism. 2 (a) (with ns forming ns 与名词结合构成名词) showing qualities typical of 表现有...的典型特徵、 特性或状态: heroism Americanism. (b) (with proper ns forming uncountable ns 与专有名词结合构成不可数名词) doctrine, system or movement 主义、 学说、 体系或运动: Buddhism Communism. (c) (with ns 与名词结合) medical condition or disease 病的状态; 疾病 alcoholism. (d) (with ns 与名词结合) practice of showing prejudice or discrimination because of 因...的偏见或歧视: sexism * racism.