Two of our greatest strengths are diversity and community.
我们最大的两个优势是多样性和团体精神。
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com·mu·nity★AWL/kəˈmjuːnəti; NAmEkəˈmjuːnəti/noun(pluralcom·mu·nities)1★[singular ]all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group 社区；社会◆The local communitywas shocked by the murders. 当地社会对这些谋杀案感到震惊。◆health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area)以社区为基地的保健工作人员◆the international community(= the countries of the world as a group)国际社会◆good community relations with the police社区与警方之间的良好关系◆( NAmE) community parks/libraries(= paid for by the local town/city)社区公园╱图书馆2★[countable + singular or plural verb ]a group of people who share the same religion, race, job, etc. 团体；社团；界◆the Polish community in London在伦敦的波兰侨民团体◆ethnic communities种族团体◆the farming community农业界3★[uncountable ]the feeling of sharing things and belonging to a group in the place where you live 共享；共有◆There is a strong sense of community in this town.这个镇上有一种强烈的社区意识。◆community spirit团体精神☞collocationsat
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4[countable ]( biology 生) a group of plants and animals growing or living in the same place or environment （动植物的）群落communitycommunitiescom·mu·nity/kəˈmjuːnəti; NAmEkəˈmjuːnəti/
1[countable] the people who live in the same area, town etc: The new arts centre will serve the whole community.community education programmescommunity relations/affairs/needs etc We meet once a month to discuss community problems.community groups/leaders etc Community leaders met to discuss the proposed golf course.community spirit (=the desire to be friendly with and help other people who live in the same community)2[countable] a group of people who have the same interests, religion, race etc: different ethnic communitiesthe gay/black/Asian etc community the gay community in San Franciscothe business/academic/scientific etc community3the community society and the people in it: The trend is towards reintegrating mentally ill people into the community.the international community (=all the countries of the world) The president appealed to the international community for aid for the flood victims.4sense of community the feeling that you belong to a community5[countable] a group of plants or animals that live in the same environment: Communities of otters are slowly returning to British rivers.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• Community is usually followed by a singular verb: · The whole community gets involved in planning the festival.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The whole community get involved in planning the festival.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesthe local community· Our school is the centre of the local community.the whole community· The committee meets to discuss issues that affect the whole community.a small/large community· 75% of the population live in small communities of fewer than 450 people.the wider community (=the community of which a small group is a part)· The sports centre is available to both the university and the wider community.a rural community (=a community in a country area)· There is a need for better public transport for people in rural communities.a village community· Outside the capital, most people live in village communities.a farming community· a small farming community of about 1,000 inhabitantsa mining community· She was brought up in a small mining community in North Wales.a close/close-knit/tight-knit community (=where all the people know each other)· I live in a close-knit community where there's lots of support.a thriving community (=a community which is successful)· In the past the village was a thriving community with a number of shops.community + NOUNa community centre British English, community center American English (=where people can go for social events, classes etc)· A community centre is the ideal place for local residents to get together to discuss crime prevention.a community group· Community groups do not have enough say over what is built in their neighbourhoods.a community leader· Community leaders meet regularly to discuss local problems.community services (=providing schools, health facilities, roads etc)· Some tax goes towards paying for your community services.community relations· Poor community relations are more common in urban areas than in the rest of the country.community spirit (=wanting to give friendship and support to other people who live in the same community)· There is great community spirit in the village where I live.community care (=care for the sick, the old etc in their community rather than in hospital)· Several voluntary organizations are involved in providing community care.community education· Community education includes classes, workshops, and summer schools.phrasesa member of a community· It's good to feel that you are a member of a community.a pillar of the community (=a well respected and active member of a community)· The doctor was regarded as a pillar of the local community.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + communitythe business/scientific/academic etc community· The idea has received intense interest from the business community.the Jewish/Christian/Muslim etc community· The mosque serves the local Muslim community.a religious community (=people with a particular religion, who often keep themselves separate from society)· The buildings belong to a strict religious community.the black/white/Asian etc community· The city has a large Asian community.an ethnic community (=people of a particular race, usually one that is not white or not the majority in a country)· Most members of ethnic communities in Britain were born here.the gay community (=people who are homosexual)· This part of the city has a large gay community.a minority community (=people whose race, religion etc is different from most of the other people in the country)· There should be better provision for the needs of minority communities.