
好词典

源自拉丁语 'distinctio',意为'分离、区分',由 'dis-'(分开)和 'stinguere'(刺、标记)组成。
❶ 指事物之间的明显差异或区别,强调不同事物的独特特征或品质。
“There is a clear distinction between right and wrong.”
(对与错之间有明显的区别。)
“The distinction between these two species is subtle but important.”
(这两个物种之间的区别很细微但很重要。)
❶ 指因卓越成就或品质而获得的荣誉或认可,常用于学术或专业领域。
“She graduated with distinction in mathematics.”
(她以优异的成绩毕业于数学专业。)
“He received a distinction for his outstanding research.”
(他因出色的研究获得了荣誉。)
draw/make a distinction — 明确指出或区分两个事物之间的不同,常用于分析或比较时。
“It's important to draw a distinction between facts and opinions.”
(区分事实和观点很重要。)
with distinction — 以优异成绩完成某事,通常指学术或专业成就。
“She completed her degree with distinction.”
(她以优异成绩完成了学位。)