distinction
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5046 in the learning path
区别；差别
Definitions
n. A difference that separates one thing or group from another
区别；差别
n. The quality of being excellent and deserving respect
卓越；杰出
n. A special award or high grade recognizing excellent achievement
优等成绩；荣誉
Example
I never understood the distinction between those two sports.
我一直不明白那两项运动有什么区别。
Policymakers should draw a clear distinction between temporary unemployment and long-term exclusion from the labour market.
政策制定者应明确区分暂时失业与长期被排除在劳动力市场之外的情况。
Collocations
- draw a distinction between
- a clear distinction
- with distinction
- a person of distinction
Word family
- distinct (adj.)
- distinctive (adj.)
- distinctly (adv.)
- distinguish (v.)
Synonyms
- difference
- excellence
Antonyms
- similarity
Usage tip
表示两者区别，常用distinction between A and B。
FAQ
- What does distinction mean?
- A difference that separates one thing or group from another The quality of being excellent and deserving respect A special award or high grade recognizing excellent achievement
- How is distinction pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/, US /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
