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distinction

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/dis'tiŋkʃәn/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

A noticeable difference between things; a feature that makes someone or something stand out; excellence or honor.

区别;差异;卓越,荣誉

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
stinctprick, goad, quench
+
ionact, process, state
=distinction

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She graduated with distinction from the university.

  • 2.

    There is an important distinction between the two terms.

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