distinction
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
a clear difference between similar things
The distinction between right and wrong is important.
对与错之间的区别很重要。
the act of separating things into groups
The rule makes no distinction between age groups.
这条规则不对年龄组进行区分。
a special quality that makes something stand out
She earned the distinction of being the first to finish.
她获得了第一个完成的殊荣。
excellence or importance
His work is of great distinction.
他的工作非常杰出。
a special award for excellent work
She received a distinction for her science project.
她的科学项目获得了优秀奖。