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distinguish

UK //dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ//US //dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'distinguere',由 'dis-'(分开)和 'stinguere'(刺,标记)组成,原意为'通过标记分开'。

verb

❶ 区分或辨别事物之间的差异,通常指通过观察细节或特征来识别不同之处。

“It's hard to distinguish the twins because they look so alike.”

(很难区分这对双胞胎,因为他们长得太像了。)

“The expert can distinguish real diamonds from fake ones.”

(专家能辨别真钻石和假钻石。)

❶ 因卓越表现或独特品质而显得突出,使某人或某物与众不同。

“He distinguished himself by winning the Nobel Prize.”

(他因获得诺贝尔奖而出名。)

“Her talent for painting distinguished her from other students.”

(她的绘画天赋使她与其他学生不同。)

同义词:differentiate, discern, recognize, set apart, identify

常见短语

distinguish between — 用于表示区分两个或多个相似的事物,强调找出它们之间的差异。

“It's important to distinguish between facts and opinions.”

(区分事实和观点很重要。)

distinguish oneself — 指通过卓越表现或成就使自己脱颖而出,获得认可或名声。

“She distinguished herself as a brilliant scientist.”

(她作为一名杰出的科学家而闻名。)