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distinguish

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ/🇺🇸 US/dis'tiŋgwiʃ/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To recognize or show that someone or something is different from others; to make oneself stand out through achievement.

区分,辨别;使杰出,使与众不同

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
stinguprick, goad, quench
+
ishsomewhat, resembling
=distinguish

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It is difficult to distinguish the twins apart.

  • 2.

    Her artistic talent distinguished her from her peers.

  • 3.

    Can you distinguish between these two similar products?

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