differential

US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
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差异, 差别

a difference between things, especially one that is unfair

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There's a significant wage differential between men and women in this industry.
这个行业中,男女之间存在显著的工资差异
2.

差速器

a gear arrangement that allows different speeds of rotation between two shafts, especially in a vehicle

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The car's differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
汽车的差速器允许车轮在转弯时以不同的速度转动。
1.

差异的, 区别的

of, relating to, or constituting a difference

:
The study examined the differential effects of two drugs on patient recovery.
该研究考察了两种药物对患者康复的差异影响。