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  • Derivatives : n  distinctness ; adv  distinctly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

distinct [dɪs'tɪŋkt]
  1. 1. adjective (different) 截然不同
  2. 2. adjective [+smell] [ flavour etc] (clear) 明显
  3. 3. adjective [+advantage] [ change] (unmistakable) 明确
    as distinct from
    不同于

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

distinct [dɪsˈtɪŋkt]
  1. 1. adjective 不同的,各异
    The atomic weight is a ratio quite distinct from the weight in grams.
    原子量是与以克为单位的重量完全不同比率
    The word "nationalism" is used in at least two distinct senses.
    单词“nationalism”在使用时至少有两个截然不同含义
    Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees.
    管理层的利益他们员工利益完全不同
    A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech.
    一棵与欧洲山毛榉有关但又完全不相同的树。
    Gold is distinct from iron.
    黄金与铁截然不同
  2. 2. adjective 明显的清楚的,轮廓鲜明的
    There are two distinct aspects to the offshore drilling industry.
    海底钻探行业两个截然不同方面
    The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
    这艘船显现清晰轮廓
  3. 3. adjective 独立的单独的
    There were three distinct rows of law books in the office.
    办公室里有三排法律书籍
  4. 4. adjective 辨识的;显著的
    There is no doubt that the growth area has had distinct achievements in many countries.
    毋庸置疑,很多国家的经济发展区取得显著的成就
  5. 5. adjective 明确的确定的
    There is distinct evidence that my client is not guilty of the charges.
    这里一个明显的证据显示我的委托人在这项指控下是无罪的。
    Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest.
    克劳多斯人是第一个具有明确……征服意图入侵英国的民族

Collins English-English Dictionary

distinct [dɪ'stɪŋkt]
  1. 1. adj easily sensed or understood; clear; precise
  2. 2. adj [when postpositive, foll by from] not the same (as); separate (from); distinguished (from)
  3. 3. adj not alike; different
  4. 4. adj sharp; clear
  5. 5. adj recognizable; definite
    a distinct improvement
  6. 6. adj explicit; unequivocal
  7. 7. adj [maths] [logic] (of a pair of entities) not identical
  8. 8. adj [Botany] (of parts of a plant) not joined together; separate
  9. 9. adj [Etymology] C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to distinguish

Examples

fact as distinct from fancy
真实有别于想象
A multi-divisional company, as it is termed, has distinct needs in managing industrial relations.
正如名字所示,多种经营的企业就需要对多种劳资关系进行区别管理。
The twins look identical but they have distinct characters.
这对双胞胎长得一样但是性格迥异。
This screenwriter is very popular because he has a distinct sense of humor.
这个剧作家以他独特的幽默感,受到大众的欢迎。
Billy won the game at a distinct advantage.
比利以显著优势赢了比赛。

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