每日一词 169 perpetuate

perpetuate

基础篇： meaning: to make something such as a situation or process continue, especially one that is wrong, unfair, or dangerous.

进阶篇：动词, 使（不好的情况）持续下去，是个高频、地道的词。perpetuate 后面常接表示错误观念、分歧、负面境况的词。比如 myth/ misconception/ division/ inequality.

一些网红会在社交媒体上用漂亮的照片展示他们的生活有多么美好，他们的关注者们可能会因此越来越看不清现实。

Some influencers on social media are always perpetuating false perceptions of reality. 

许多英语教育机构利用网络营销，其中有些广告和营销手段往往会加深学习者对英语学习的误区，让学习者更焦虑。

Some marketing gimmicks and promotions tend to perpetuate misconceptions and anxiety about English learning. 

经济学人用例：

1）pregancy perpetuates the cycle of poverty. 

2) The hukou perpetuates a rigid caste system. 

3) Private education also perpetuates disadvantage and exclusion. (说到私立教育的负面影响时可以用这句话)

应用篇：

1）翻译：私立学校因持续助长特权而受到批评

Private schools are criticized for perpetuating privilege. 

2) 造句：经济和政治结构使得不平等持续下去

The economic and political structures perpetuate inequalities.