prejudge v[Tn] 1 make a judgement about (a person or case) before a proper inquiry has been held 對（人或事）未經詳察而預作判斷 prejudge a matter, issue, client 未充分了解情況而判斷某事、 問題、 當事人. 2 form an opinion about (sb/sth) without having the necessary information （在缺乏了解的情況下）形成對（某人[某事物]）的看法 He felt he had been prejudged by his colleagues. 他覺得同事們對他懷有成見. prejudice n 1 (a) [U] opinion, or like or dislike of sb/sth, that is not founded on experience or reason 偏見; 成見 colour/racial prejudice, ie prejudice felt or shown against members of other races 種族偏見 Her friendliness soon overcame the prejudice of her stepchildren. 她很熱情, 因而丈夫前妻的孩子很快就消除了對她的偏見. The selectors were accused of showing prejudice in failing to include him in the team. 有人指責遴選者懷有成見才未吸收他加入該隊. (b) [C] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) instance of this 偏見; 成見 In order to succeed here you will need to overcome your prejudices. 你需要消除偏見, 才能在這里獲得成功. She has a prejudice against modern music. 她對現代音樂懷有偏見. The anthology reveals a prejudice in favour of lyric poets. 這部選集顯示出對抒情詩人有所偏愛. 2 (idm 習語) to the prejudice of sth (esp law 尤用於法律) with the result that sb's interests are harmed 損及某人的利益 to theprejudice of sb's rights 有損於某人的權利 The newspaper reported his remarks, to the prejudice of his chances of being elected. 該報報道了他說的話, 這可能對他參加競選產生不利影響. without `prejudice (to sth) (law 律) without having an effect on an existing right or claim 無損於現有的權益 The firm agreed to pay compensation without prejudice, ie without admitting liability. 公司在未承認負有責任的情況下同意付給賠償金. The offer was accepted without prejudice to the current pay negotiations. 該提議獲得接納, 但對目前正在進行的工資談判并無影響.