distinction
gb/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 2000
különbség, kitüntetés, elismerés, különlegesség
اسم
B2
1
különbség
A2
الگوی کاربرد:
a distinction between [thing1] and [thing2]
There's a clear distinction between fact and opinion.
Világos különbség van a tény és a vélemény között.
The law makes no distinction between adults and minors in this case.
A törvény ebben az esetben nem tesz különbséget a felnőttek és a kiskorúak között.
She failed to draw a distinction between the two concepts.
We should be careful to maintain a distinction between work and personal life.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
There is a big distinction between cats and dogs.
Nagy különbség van a macskák és a kutyák között.
I see a clear distinction between coffee and tea.
Világos különbséget látok a kávé és a tea között.
The teacher made a distinction between good and bad answers.
We must keep a distinction between day and night work.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinction' with 'decision'; remember it refers to difference, not choice.
معنی
A difference between things
ترکیبهای رایج
make a distinction
|draw a distinction
|clear distinction
|important distinction
|sharp distinction
هممعنیها
difference (The most general term for when two or more things are not the same; 'distinction' often implies a more precise or significant difference.)
متضادها
similarity (Refers to things being alike, the opposite of highlighting differences.)
موضوعها
comparison
|language
|thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A clear way in which people, things, or ideas are not the same.
A noticeable difference or contrast between people, things, or ideas.
اسم
B2
2
kitüntetés
B2
elismerés
B1
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] wins/receives/earns a distinction
She graduated with distinction in mathematics.
Kitüntetéssel diplomázott matematikából.
He was awarded the highest distinction for his service.
Szolgálatáért a legmagasabb kitüntetésben részesítették.
Winning the prize was a great distinction for the young scientist.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He finished school with distinction.
Kitűnő eredménnyel fejezte be az iskolát.
She won a distinction in art.
Művészeti munkájáért elismerést kapott.
They gave him a distinction for his work.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'distinction' here means difference; in this sense, it means an award or honor.
معنی
An honor or award
ترکیبهای رایج
win a distinction
|earn a distinction
|graduate with distinction
|receive a distinction
هممعنیها
honor (A broad term for recognition or respect; 'distinction' often implies formal or official recognition.)
متضادها
disgrace (The opposite of receiving respect or honor; public shame.)
موضوعها
education
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A special honor or award given to someone for doing something very well.
An honor, award, or special recognition given to someone for excellence or achievement.
اسم
C1
3
الگوی کاربرد:
the distinction of [doing something]
She has the distinction of being the first woman to win the award.
Az a különlegessége, hogy ő az első nő, aki elnyerte a díjat.
The city has the distinction of hosting the oldest marathon in the country.
A város különlegessége, hogy itt rendezik az ország legrégebbi maratonját.
He spoke with the distinction of an experienced leader.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
She has the distinction of being the first woman here.
Az a különlegessége, hogy itt ő az első nő.
This town has the distinction of being very old.
Ennek a városnak az a különlegessége, hogy nagyon régi.
He has the distinction of speaking three languages.
معنی
A special quality or feature
ترکیبهای رایج
have the distinction of
|with the distinction of
هممعنیها
excellence (A high standard of quality; 'distinction' emphasizes uniqueness as well as quality.)
متضادها
mediocrity (The state of being average and lacking special qualities.)
موضوعها
characteristics
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A special quality that makes someone or something better or different from others.
A quality that sets someone or something apart in a positive way.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
distinction
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
dis - tinc - tion (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinc)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: distinction
- Plural: distinction, distinctions
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
distinctions
noun
Core family
Related words
distinguishable
adjective
distinguished
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
distinctiveness
noun
عبارتها
draw a distinction
1/dɹˈɔ ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
Emphasize a difference
To clearly talk about how two things are different.
نمونهها
- The author draws a sharp distinction between justice and revenge.
- We must draw a distinction between mistakes and deliberate wrongdoing.
graduate with distinction
1/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuɪt wˈɪθ dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
Finish studies with honors
To finish school or university with very high grades or honors.
نمونهها
- She graduated with distinction from Harvard University.
- Only the top 5% of students graduate with distinction.
make a distinction
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
Show how things differ
To show or say clearly how two things are not the same.
نمونهها
- It's important to make a distinction between criticism and insult.
- The report makes a clear distinction between fact and speculation.