| 词汇 | distinction |
| 释义 | distinction 1 ENTRIES FOUND: distinction (noun) distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ noun plural distinctions distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ noun plural distinctions Learner's definition of DISTINCTION 1 [count] : a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people（明显的）差别，区别，不同 These dogs are different breeds, but this distinction is lost on most people. [=most people do not see a difference between these dogs]这些狗品种不同，但这一差异被大多数人忽略了。 There are no obvious distinctions between the two designs.两种设计没有明显区别。 distinctions between social classes社会阶层间的差别 She made/drew a distinction between the words “less” and “fewer.”她对less和fewer两个单词进行了区分。 2 [noncount] : the separation of people or things into different groups分类；区分 The law should be enforced without distinction as to race, sex, or religion. [=the law should not treat people of different races, sexes, or religions differently]不同种族、性别或宗教信仰的人，在法律面前一律平等。 3 [noncount] : importance, excellence, or achievement卓越；优秀；杰出 He was raised in a small town of no great distinction.他在一个没什么名气的小镇上长大。 Her talents gave distinction to the work.她的才华使那个作品不同凡响。 She was a politician of some distinction. [=she was a distinguished politician]她是位优秀的政治家。 4 : a special honor, recognition, or award荣誉；奖赏 [count] She's won many distinctions.她获得过许多荣誉。 (Brit) She was awarded a distinction for her dissertation.她的学位论文获奖了。 [noncount] They should give him the distinction he deserves.他们应该给他他应得的荣誉。 He graduated with distinction. [=with special awards or recognition]他以优异的成绩毕业。 5 [noncount] : the quality that makes a person or thing special or different特质；特征— + of It had the distinction of being the oldest house in the city.它的特别之处在于它是这个城市最古老的房子。 The city bears the dubious distinction of being the most polluted in the nation.这座城市是全国污染最严重的城市，这也算是种殊荣吧。 |
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