differentiate
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
1.
区分, 辨别
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different
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It's hard to differentiate between the two identical twins.
很难区分这两个同卵双胞胎。
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We need to differentiate our product from the competition.
我们需要将我们的产品与竞争对手区分开来。
2.
分化, 发展
make or become different in the process of growth or development
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Cells begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
细胞开始分化成专门的组织。
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The species has differentiated into several distinct forms.
该物种已分化为几种不同的形式。