distinction
含义: A difference between things; excellence or honour
Distinction has two main meanings. First, it refers to a clear difference or contrast between things that makes them distinguishable from each other. Second, it means excellence, honour, or special recognition, as in 'graduating with distinction.' Someone of distinction is an eminent or notable person. 'Without distinction' means treating everyone equally.
例句
- There's an important distinction between these two concepts. 这两个概念之间有重要的区别。Hay una distinción importante entre estos dos conceptos.この2つの概念の間には重要な区別があります。이 두 개념 사이에는 중요한 구별이 있습니다.
- She graduated with distinction from Oxford. 她以优异成绩从牛津大学毕业。Ella se graduó con distinción de Oxford.彼女はオックスフォードを優等で卒業しました。그녀는 옥스퍼드를 우등으로 졸업했습니다.
- He served his country with great distinction. 他为国家服务功勋卓著。Él sirvió a su país con gran distinción.彼は偉大な栄誉をもって祖国に仕えました。그는 큰 영예를 가지고 조국에 헌신했습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'distinctionem' meaning 'a separating, discrimination', from 'distinguere' (to separate, divide), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stinguere' (to prick, quench). The sense of 'excellence' developed from 'being set apart' by merit.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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