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。