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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

distinction [dɪs'tɪŋkʃən]
  1. 1. noun [c] (difference) 区别
  2. 2. noun to have the distinction of being sth (honour) 具有成就某事的杰出表现
  3. 3. noun [c] (in exam) (honour,award) 优秀
    to draw {or} make a distinction (between two things)
    区分(两事物)
    a writer/wine of distinction
    知名作家/葡萄酒

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

distinction [dɪsˈtɪŋkʃən]
  1. 1. n.[u] 区分辨别
    There was a fine distinction between the two arguments.
    在这两方辩论只有很小的区别
    It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation.
    爱情和迷恋感进行区分必要的。
  2. 2. n.[u] 卓越非凡杰出
    He is a player of real distinction.
    他是真正卓越的运动员
  3. 3. n.[c] 特性特点特征
    Pinto beans have the distinction of being one of the quickest beans to cook.
    花豆的独特之处在于,它是最快烧熟的一种豆。
    It has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town.
    这家餐馆价格低廉而名满全镇。
  4. 4. n.[c] 差别差异不同
    He has the distinction of being very generous to those in need.
    得到荣誉因为他对那些需要帮助的人慷慨善良
    He learned the distinction between gold and lead.
    知道了金和铅之间差别

Collins English-English Dictionary

distinction [dɪ'stɪŋkʃən]
  1. 1. n the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating
  2. 2. n a distinguishing feature
  3. 3. n the state of being different or distinguishable
  4. 4. n special honour, recognition, or fame
  5. 5. n excellence of character; distinctive qualities
    a man of distinction
  6. 6. n distinguished appearance
  7. 7. n a symbol of honour or rank

Examples

to serve with distinction
优待
She wasn't very convinced about the nice distinction between a lie and the untruth.
对于谎言和不诚实之间的细微差别,她还不十分确信。
Law does no draw a distinction between terrorists and freedom fighters.
法律并未将恐怖分子和自由战士加以区分。
a writer/wine of distinction
知名作家/葡萄酒
to have the dubious honour/pleasure/distinction of...
令人怀疑的…的荣誉/愉快/区别

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