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distinguished

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃt/🇺🇸 US/dis'tiŋgwiʃt/
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Definitions

adj.

Well-known and respected for great achievements; having an impressive, dignified appearance.

著名的,卓越的;仪表堂堂的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
ststand, set, place
+
iconnector
+
ngprick, goad, quench
+
uconnector
+
ishsomewhat, resembling
+
edpast tense / completed
=distinguished

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The distinguished professor was invited to speak at the conference.

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