1 [C,U] (a) distinction (between A and B) a clear or important difference between things or people 区别;分别;差别:
We must make a distinction between classical and popular music here.我们在这里必须清楚区分古典音乐和流行音乐。
2 [C,U] the quality of being excellent; fame for what you have achieved 优秀;卓越;盛名:
a violinist of distinction颇有名气的小提琴手
3 [C] the highest mark that is given to students in some exam for excellent work 优等(学生成绩的最高等级):
James got a distinction in maths.詹姆斯的数学得了优等。
distinction/dIˋstIŋkʃən; dIˈstIŋkʃ$n/n 1 [C] a clear difference between things 明显区别﹐差异: +between The law makes a distinction between children and adults. 这条法律区别对待儿童和成人。2 [U] when someone or something is special and very good 优秀﹐卓越: an artist of great distinction 出类拔萃的艺术家3 [C,U] a special mark given to a student whose work is excellent〔授予优秀学生的〕优等评分﹐荣誉分数: She passed the exam with distinction. 她以优异的成绩通过了考试。