partition
noun uk/pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ us/pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/
(DIVIDING STRUCTURE)
[ C ]隔墙，隔板
a vertical structure like a thin wall that separates one part of a room or building from another
The partitions between the toilets were very thin. 厕所间的隔板很薄。
(NATIONAL DIVISION)
[ U ]（国家的）分割，分裂，分治
the dividing of a country into separate countries or areas of government
The partition of India occurred in 1947. 印度在1947年发生分裂。
partition
verb [ T ] uk/pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ us/pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/
(DIVIDE ROOM)
分隔，隔开
to divide one part of a room from another with a thin wall
Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room? 你为什么不把那个大房间隔成客厅和饭厅呢？
(DIVIDE COUNTRY)
（国家的）分割，分裂，分治
to divide a country into separate areas of government
Ireland was partitioned in 1921. 爱尔兰在1921年出现分裂。