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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- distinction
[dɪs'tɪŋkʃən]
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noun
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(difference) 区别
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2.
noun
to have the distinction of being sth (honour) 具有成就某事的杰出表现
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3.
noun
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(in exam) (honour,award) 优秀
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to draw {or} make a distinction (between two things)
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区分(两事物)
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a writer/wine of distinction
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知名作家/葡萄酒
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- distinction
[dɪsˈtɪŋkʃən]
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n.[u]
区分,辨别
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There was a fine distinction between the two arguments.
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在这两方辩论中只有很小的区别。
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It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation.
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对爱情和迷恋感进行区分是必要的。
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2.
n.[u]
卓越,非凡,杰出
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He is a player of real distinction.
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他是真正卓越的运动员。
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3.
n.[c]
特性,特点,特征
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Pinto beans have the distinction of being one of the quickest beans to cook.
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花豆的独特之处在于,它是最快烧熟的一种豆。
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It has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town.
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这家餐馆以价格最低廉而名满全镇。
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4.
n.[c]
差别,差异,不同
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He has the distinction of being very generous to those in need.
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他得到了荣誉,因为他对那些需要帮助的人慷慨善良。
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He learned the distinction between gold and lead.
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他知道了金和铅之间的差别。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- distinction
[dɪ'stɪŋkʃən]
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n
the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating
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2.
n
a distinguishing feature
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3.
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the state of being different or distinguishable
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4.
n
special honour, recognition, or fame
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5.
n
excellence of character; distinctive qualities
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a man of distinction
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n
distinguished appearance
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7.
n
a symbol of honour or rank
Examples
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to serve with distinction
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优待
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She wasn't very convinced about the nice distinction between a lie and the untruth.
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对于谎言和不诚实之间的细微差别,她还不十分确信。
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Law does no draw a distinction between terrorists and freedom fighters.
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法律并未将恐怖分子和自由战士加以区分。
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a writer/wine of distinction
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知名作家/葡萄酒
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to have the dubious honour/pleasure/distinction of...
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令人怀疑的…的荣誉/愉快/区别
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