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dis·tinc·tion AW BrE /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/NAmE /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/ noun [C] ~ (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 distinction between arts and science. 哲学家过去不把人文科学和自然科学区别开来。◆We need to draw a distinction between the two events. 我们得把两起事件区别开来。 [U] the quality of being excellent or important 优秀；杰出；卓越◆a writer of distinction 优秀作家 [sing.] the quality of being sth that is special 特质；特点；不同凡响◆She had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic. 她不同凡响，是第一个飞越大西洋的女子。 [U] ~ (between A and B) the separation of people or things into different groups 区分；分清；辨别◆The new law makes no distinction between 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。 [C, U] 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. 娜奥米的数学得了优等。◆He graduated with distinction. 他以优异成绩毕业。 |