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。