dissociation
noun [ U ] uk/dɪˌsəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/dɪˌsoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ (also disassociation)
分离
the fact of being separate from and not related to something else
The work finds a fairly complete dissociation between learning and sleep. 这项工作发现学习和睡眠几乎完全没有关系。
The evaluation of materials cannot be carried out in dissociation from (= separately from) the contexts of particular classrooms. 对材料的评估不能脱离（=独立于）特定教室的环境进行。
分离, 分裂(精神)
the action of separating yourself, or considering yourself to be separate, from something or someone
A movement grew, demanding dissociation from the war and for Britain to withdraw political support. 发起了一场运动，要求脱离战争并要求英国撤回政治支持。
Dissociation is thought to occur during and immediately after a traumatic event. 精神分裂被认为是发生在创伤事件期间和之后的。
See: dissociate
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- The disassociation of sexual activity from old age, despite modern advances in our understanding, is still strong.
- This shows the dissociation between one's thoughts and behaviours.
- The company has shown an interest in full cooperation with the government and disassociation from the fraud.
- He seemed to show an icy dissociation from the horror of his acts.
- He lived a life defined by loneliness and disassociation, disappointment and not enough love.