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difference

UK //ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns//US //ˈdɪfərəns//

词源

源自中古英语 'difference',来自古法语 'difference',源自拉丁语 'differentia',意为 '区别' 或 '差异'。

noun

❶ 指两个或多个事物之间的不同或差异,可以是性质、数量、特征等方面的区别。

“There is a big difference between these two phones.”

(这两款手机有很大的区别。)

“Can you tell the difference between these two colors?”

(你能分辨出这两种颜色的不同吗?)

❶ 指意见、观点或立场上的分歧或不同,常用于描述人与人之间的不一致。

“They had a difference of opinion about the project.”

(他们对这个项目有不同的意见。)

“We settled our differences and became friends again.”

(我们解决了分歧,重新成为朋友。)

同义词:distinction, discrepancy, divergence, variation, contrast

常见短语

make a difference — 指产生影响或改变,通常用于描述某事物或行为带来的积极效果。

“Your donation can make a difference in their lives.”

(你的捐款可以改变他们的生活。)

difference of opinion — 指意见或观点上的分歧,常用于描述人与人之间的不一致。

“They had a difference of opinion about the best solution.”

(他们对最佳解决方案有不同的看法。)