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1. Oxford Dictionary

   distinction

   • IPA[dɪˈstɪŋ(k)ʃn]

   英式

   • n.
     a difference or contrast between similar things or people；the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics

   • noun: distinction, plural noun: distinctions

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a difference or contrast between similar things or people there is a sharp distinction between what is work and what is leisure I was completely unaware of class distinctions 同義詞 difference, contrast, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, divergence, ... 更多variance, variation, division, separation, differentiation, contradistinction, discrimination, segregation, dividing line, gulf, gap, chasm反義詞 similarity
   • ▪ the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics high interest rates strike down, without distinction, small businesses and the unemployed
   • 2. excellence that sets someone or something apart from others a novelist of distinction 同義詞 importance, significance, note, consequence, account, ... 更多renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, pre-eminence, repute, reputation, honour, prestige, status, high standing, illustriousness, name, mark, rank, merit, worth, greatness, excellence, glory, quality, superiority反義詞 mediocrity
   • ▪ a decoration or honour awarded to someone he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography 同義詞 honour, credit, excellence, merit
   • ▪ a grade in an examination denoting excellence she gained a distinction in her diploma

   片語

   • distinction without a difference