distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4713 in the learning path
区分；辨别
Definitions
v. to recognize the difference between people or things
区分；辨别
v. to make someone or something different from others
成为…的特征；使有别于
v. to see or hear something clearly enough to recognize it
看清；听出
Example
I can distinguish the twins by their voices.
我能通过声音分辨这对双胞胎。
Students should learn to distinguish reliable evidence from personal opinion when evaluating information online.
学生在评估网络信息时，应学会区分可靠证据与个人观点。
Collocations
- distinguish between
- distinguish A from B
- distinguish yourself
Word family
- distinction (n.)
- distinctive (adj.)
- distinguishable (adj.)
- distinguished (adj.)
Synonyms
- differentiate
- tell apart
Antonyms
- confuse
Usage tip
常用distinguish A from B或between A and B。
FAQ
- What does distinguish mean?
- to recognize the difference between people or things to make someone or something different from others to see or hear something clearly enough to recognize it
- How is distinguish pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/, US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
