distinction
US /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
1.
區別, 區分
a difference or contrast between similar things or people
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There is a clear distinction between right and wrong.
對與錯之間有明顯的區別。
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He made a subtle distinction between the two concepts.
他對這兩個概念做了細微的區分。
2.
殊榮, 卓越, 聲望
excellence that sets someone or something apart from others
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She achieved academic distinction with her outstanding research.
她以傑出的研究獲得了學術殊榮。
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He served the country with great distinction.
他以卓越的功績為國家服務。