distinction

Definitions

dis- (apart) + stinct (prick) + -ion (noun) = the act or result of pricking apart. It names the difference itself (a clear distinction between the two), and by extension the 'mark' of being set apart through achievement (graduated with distinction).

Common Collocations

• 1.draw a distinction作出区分
• 2.make a distinction加以区别
• 3.clear distinction明显的区别
• 4.with distinction以优异成绩
• 5.fine distinction细微的差别

Example Sentences

• 1.

  There's an important distinction between knowing and understanding.

• 2.

  She graduated with distinction from law school.

• 3.

  He had the dubious distinction of being the worst player on the team.