How do you use "distinguish" in a sentence?

Can you distinguish between the two twins? It's difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in this case. She distinguished herself as a brilliant scientist.

distinguish

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Meaning: To recognise differences between things; to make someone notable

区分，辨别，使出众

distinguir, diferenciar, destacar

区別する、見分ける、際立たせる

구별하다, 분간하다, 두각을 나타내다

Distinguish means to perceive or point out differences between things, or to recognise something as different. It also means to make oneself notable through exceptional achievement. 'Distinguished' as an adjective describes someone respected and admired for their achievements.

distinguish意味着感知或指出事物之间的差异，或将某物识别为不同。它也意味着通过杰出成就使自己出众。'Distinguished'作为形容词描述因成就而受尊敬和钦佩的人。

Distinguish significa percibir o señalar diferencias entre cosas, o reconocer algo como diferente. También significa hacerse notable a través de logros excepcionales. 'Distinguished' como adjetivo describe a alguien respetado y admirado por sus logros.

distinguishは、物事の違いを認識または指摘すること、または何かを異なるものとして認識することを意味します。また、卓越した業績によって自分を際立たせることも意味します。形容詞としての「Distinguished」は、業績によって尊敬され称賛される人を表します。

Distinguish는 사물 간의 차이를 인식하거나 지적하는 것, 또는 무언가를 다른 것과 구별하여 인식하는 것을 의미합니다. 또한 뛰어난 업적을 통해 자신을 돋보이게 하는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다. 형용사 'distinguished'는 업적으로 존경받고 높이 평가받는 사람을 묘사합니다.

Examples

Can you distinguish between the two twins?
你能区分这对双胞胎吗？
¿Puedes distinguir entre los dos gemelos?
その双子を見分けられますか？
그 쌍둥이를 구별할 수 있나요?
It's difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in this case.
在这种情况下很难区分事实和虚构。
Es difícil distinguir el hecho de la ficción en este caso.
この件では事実とフィクションを区別するのは難しいです。
이 사안에서는 사실과 허구를 구별하기 어렵습니다.
She distinguished herself as a brilliant scientist.
她作为杰出的科学家脱颖而出。
Ella se distinguió como una científica brillante.
彼女は優れた科学者として頭角を現しました。
그녀는 뛰어난 과학자로서 두각을 나타냈습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'distinguer', from Latin 'distinguere' meaning 'to separate, divide, distinguish', from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stinguere' (to prick, quench). The sense of 'to recognise as different' developed in the 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal