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distinction distinction ★★☆☆☆/dɪstɪ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]分别；差别；不同 A distinction between similar things is a difference.   [usu N between pl-n]  [V inflects]There are obvious distinctions between the two wine-making areas...两个酿酒地区之间有着显著的差别。The distinction between craft and fine art is more controversial.对手工艺和美术之间的差别争议更大。If you draw a distinction or make a distinction, you say that two things are different.区别；区分；辨别I did not yet make a distinction between the pleasures of reading and of writing fiction...我还没有搞清楚阅读的快乐和写小说的快乐有何不同。He draws a distinction between art and culture.他区分了艺术和文化的不同。2[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]卓越；杰出；优秀 Distinction is the quality of being very good or better than other things of the same type.   [FORMAL 正式]Lewis emerges as a composer of distinction and sensitivity.刘易斯作为一位悟性很高的优秀作曲家崭露头角。...pieces of furniture of distinction.一件件精美家具3[N-COUNT	可数名词]特殊奖励；荣誉；光荣 A distinction is a special award or honour that is given to someone because of their very high level of achievement. The order was created in 1902 as a special distinction for eminent men and women...该勋位设立于1902年，作为一项殊荣授予杰出的男性和女性。I did an M.A. at Liverpool University in Latin American Studies and got a distinction.我在利物浦大学以优异成绩获得了拉丁美洲研究方向的硕士学位。4[N-SING	单数名词]特质；特点 If you say that someone or something has the distinction of being something, you are drawing attention to the fact that they have the special quality of being that thing. Distinction is normally used to refer to good qualities, but can sometimes also be used to refer to bad qualities.   [oft the N of n/-ing]He has the distinction of being regarded as the Federal Republic's greatest living writer.他才华横溢，被誉为联邦共和国目前尚在世的最伟大的作家。 distinctiondis‧tinc‧tion /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun  Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1difference [countable, uncountable] a clear difference or separation between two similar thingsdistinction between the distinction between formal and informal languageclear/sharp distinction There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.make/draw a distinction The Act makes no distinction between children and adults  (=it treats them as if they were the same).RegisterIn written English, people often use draw a distinction rather than make a distinction, because it sounds more formal:· The law draws a distinction between temporary and permanent employees.2excellence [uncountable] the quality of being excellent and important:  Eliot’s distinction as a poet3being special [singular] the quality of being special in some wayhave/earn/achieve etc the distinction of doing something At that time, it had the distinction of being the largest bridge in the UK. The US enjoys the dubious distinction of being the lawsuit capital of the world.4result [countable, uncountable] a special mark given to a student whose work is excellentwith distinction He obtained a law doctorate with distinction.COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a distinction (also draw a distinction formal) (=say or show that one exists)· It isn’t easy to make a distinction between these two words.blur the distinction between something and something (=make it less clear)· Both sides in the war had been blurring the distinction between military and civilian targets.see a distinction (=recognize that one exists)· He saw no distinction between religious beliefs and superstition.adjectivesa clear distinction· The legal system makes a clear distinction between adults and children.a fine/subtle distinction (=small)· Language enables us to make fine distinctions between similar ideas.a sharp distinction (=very clear)· The president drew a sharp distinction between his party and the Republican Party.an important/crucial distinction· There is an important distinction between these two types of cancer.a fundamental distinction (=a basic one)· There is a fundamental distinction between authors and readers.a useful distinction· He makes a useful distinction between the two theories.

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Collins	distinction ★★☆☆☆ /dɪstɪ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]分别；差别；不同 A distinction between similar things is a difference. [usu N between pl-n] [V inflects] There are obvious distinctions between the two wine-making areas... 两个酿酒地区之间有着显著的差别。 The distinction between craft and fine art is more controversial. 对手工艺和美术之间的差别争议更大。 If you draw a distinction or make a distinction, you say that two things are different.区别；区分；辨别 I did not yet make a distinction between the pleasures of reading and of writing fiction... 我还没有搞清楚阅读的快乐和写小说的快乐有何不同。 He draws a distinction between art and culture. 他区分了艺术和文化的不同。 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]卓越；杰出；优秀 Distinction is the quality of being very good or better than other things of the same type. [FORMAL 正式] Lewis emerges as a composer of distinction and sensitivity. 刘易斯作为一位悟性很高的优秀作曲家崭露头角。 ...pieces of furniture of distinction. 一件件精美家具 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]特殊奖励；荣誉；光荣 A distinction is a special award or honour that is given to someone because of their very high level of achievement. The order was created in 1902 as a special distinction for eminent men and women... 该勋位设立于1902年，作为一项殊荣授予杰出的男性和女性。 I did an M.A. at Liverpool University in Latin American Studies and got a distinction. 我在利物浦大学以优异成绩获得了拉丁美洲研究方向的硕士学位。 4 [N-SING 单数名词]特质；特点 If you say that someone or something has the distinction of being something, you are drawing attention to the fact that they have the special quality of being that thing. Distinction is normally used to refer to good qualities, but can sometimes also be used to refer to bad qualities. [oft the N of n/-ing] He has the distinction of being regarded as the Federal Republic's greatest living writer. 他才华横溢，被誉为联邦共和国目前尚在世的最伟大的作家。
Oxford	dis·tinc·tion AWL / dɪˈstɪŋkʃn ; NAmE dɪˈstɪŋkʃn / noun 1 [countable ] distinction(between A and B) a clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related 差别；区别；对比 ◆ distinctions between traditional and modern societies 传统社会和现代社会的差别 ◆ Philosophers did not use to make a distinctionbetween arts and science. 哲学家过去习惯不把艺术和科学区别开来。 ◆ We need to draw a distinctionbetween the two events. 我们得把两起事件区别开来。 2 [uncountable ] the quality of being excellent or important 优秀；杰出；卓越 ◆ a writer of distinction 优秀作家 3 [singular ] the quality of being sth that is special 特质；特点；不同凡响 ◆ She had the distinction ofbeing the first woman to fly the Atlantic. 她不同凡响，是第一个飞越大西洋的女子。 4 [uncountable ] distinction(between A and B) the separation of people or things into different groups 区分；分清；辨别 ◆ The new law makes no distinctionbetween adults and children (= treats them equally). 这项新法规对成人和孩子同样适用。 ◆ All groups are entitled to this money without distinction. 所有团体一律有权得到这笔款项。 5 [countable , uncountable ] a special mark/grade or award that is given to sb, especially a student, for excellent work （尤指给学生的）优等评分，荣誉，奖赏 ◆ Naomi got a distinction in maths. 内奥米的数学得了优等。 ◆ He graduated with distinction. 他以优异成绩毕业。 distinction distinctions dis·tinc·tion / dɪˈstɪŋkʃn ; NAmE dɪˈstɪŋkʃn /
LDC	distinctiondis‧tinc‧tion /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1difference [countable, uncountable] a clear difference or separation between two similar thingsdistinction between the distinction between formal and informal languageclear/sharp distinction There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.make/draw a distinction The Act makes no distinction between children and adults (=it treats them as if they were the same).RegisterIn written English, people often use draw a distinction rather than make a distinction, because it sounds more formal:· The law draws a distinction between temporary and permanent employees.2excellence [uncountable] the quality of being excellent and important: Eliot’s distinction as a poet3being special [singular] the quality of being special in some wayhave/earn/achieve etc the distinction of doing something At that time, it had the distinction of being the largest bridge in the UK. The US enjoys the dubious distinction of being the lawsuit capital of the world.4result [countable, uncountable] a special mark given to a student whose work is excellentwith distinction He obtained a law doctorate with distinction.COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a distinction (also draw a distinction formal) (=say or show that one exists)· It isn’t easy to make a distinction between these two words.blur the distinction between something and something (=make it less clear)· Both sides in the war had been blurring the distinction between military and civilian targets.see a distinction (=recognize that one exists)· He saw no distinction between religious beliefs and superstition.adjectivesa clear distinction· The legal system makes a clear distinction between adults and children.a fine/subtle distinction (=small)· Language enables us to make fine distinctions between similar ideas.a sharp distinction (=very clear)· The president drew a sharp distinction between his party and the Republican Party.an important/crucial distinction· There is an important distinction between these two types of cancer.a fundamental distinction (=a basic one)· There is a fundamental distinction between authors and readers.a useful distinction· He makes a useful distinction between the two theories.
WDF	distinction [dɪˈstɪŋkʃn] CET4CET6TEM4考研GRETOEFLIELTS n2938 12092 1460 617 1918 1155 6942 NOUN4547 216011 Spoken: 66982885 distinctions[361] 区分(50%)，差别(33%)，荣誉(10%)，优秀(4%)，对比(3%) n.区别；差别；特性；荣誉、勋章

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