distinguished
UK/dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃt/US/dis'tiŋgwiʃt/
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Definitions
adj.
Successful, respected, and admired for achievements.
杰出的，著名的，受人尊敬的
adj.
Having a dignified, elegant appearance.
仪表堂堂的，气度不凡的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddistinguishnot, apart, away
+
-edstand, set, place
=distinguished
The past participle of distinguish ('to set apart by excellence') frozen as an adjective. A distinguished scientist is one so clearly marked off by achievement that they stand above peers; the 'dignified looks' sense follows — someone who looks the part of accomplishment.
Common Collocations
- 1.distinguished career卓越的职业生涯
- 2.distinguished guest贵宾
- 3.distinguished scholar杰出学者
- 4.distinguished service杰出服务
Example Sentences
- 1.
The award honors distinguished contributions to medicine.
- 2.
He was a tall, distinguished man with silver hair.