biases n. 偏差,偏见(bias的复数形式)
v. 偏见(bias的三单形式)
- The trick in getting this right lies in the ability to recognise cognitive limitations and biases.
认清可识别的局限性及其偏执,这种能力,是实现上述功能的关键。 - But even genius of this magnitude cannot override the cognitive biases that favor anecdotal thinking.
然而,即使是这种重量级的天才,也无法逃脱偏好轶闻想法的确认偏见。 - One reason is the relative concern in different risk assessment contexts for relevance and independence from biases.
原因之一是不同风险管理环境下,对风险评估的针对性和独立性的关注程度不同。
Bias \Bi"as\ (b[imac]"as), n.; pl. {Biases} (-[e^]z). [F.
biasis, perh. fr. LL. bifax two-faced; L. bis + facies face.
See {Bi-}, and cf. {Face}.]
1. A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of
bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it
from a straight line.
Being ignorant that there is a concealed bias within
the spheroid, which will . . . swerve away. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward
an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent;
inclination.
Strong love is a bias upon the thoughts. --South.
Morality influences men's lives, and gives a bias to
all their actions. --Locke.
3. A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (as
the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.
4. A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias.
Syn: Prepossession; prejudice; partiality; inclination. See
{Bent}.