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distinction

UK //dɪˈstɪŋkʃən//US //dɪˈstɪŋkʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'distinctio',意为'分离、区分',由 'dis-'(分开)和 'stinguere'(刺、标记)组成。

noun

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。)

同义词:difference, contrast, honor, excellence, prestige

常见短语

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。)