原文来自：意趣英语，英语流利说APP
情景对话：
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Cam: That I´m a High School football coach with an undefeated record who´s tackling stereotypes?
Cam: That on my team, prejudice is considered out of bounds?
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知识点讲解：
Stereotypes
[ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp]
刻板印象
可以把它理解为一个贬义词
【例句】
Look, not all Asians are good at math. That´s just a stereotype.
不是所有的亚洲人数学都好，那只是一个刻板印象。
Prejudice
[ˈprɛdʒədɪs]
偏见/歧视
它有名词、动词两个词性，
名著 Pride & Prejudice 中
Prejudice就是作为名词
【作名词】
Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice.
他们的决定是基于无知和偏见。
【作动词】
I grew up in a small town that was prejudiced against all minorities. I´m so glad I moved away from there.
我生长在一个小城镇里，那里歧视所有少数民族，所以我很开心我搬走了。
Out of bounds
过分
也可以说：out of line
【例句】
You can make fun of me all you want, but talking about my family is out of bounds.
你可以随便取笑我，但你说我家人可就过分了。
当有人说了很过分的话，
你很生气时，最简单的说法就是：
You are out of bounds.
你太过分了。
You are out of line.
你太过分了。
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