انگلیسی

distinction

gb/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 2000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 relation
1

A difference between things

A clear way in which people, things, or ideas are not the same.

الگوی کاربرد: a distinction between [thing1] and [thing2]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinction' with 'decision'; remember it refers to difference, not choice.
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.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
make a distinction |draw a distinction |clear distinction |important distinction |sharp distinction
موضوع‌ها
comparison |language |thinking |communication |education |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • There's a clear distinction between fact and opinion.
  • The law makes no distinction between adults and minors in this case.
  • 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.
  • I see a clear distinction between coffee and tea.
  • The teacher made a distinction between good and bad answers.
  • We must keep a distinction between day and night work.
اسم B2 entity
2

An honor or award

A special honor or award given to someone for doing something very well.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] wins/receives/earns a distinction
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'distinction' here means difference; in this sense, it means an award or honor.
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.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
win a distinction |earn a distinction |graduate with distinction |receive a distinction
موضوع‌ها
education |achievement |work |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She graduated with distinction in mathematics.
  • He was awarded the highest distinction for his service.
  • Winning the prize was a great distinction for the young scientist.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He finished school with distinction.
  • She won a distinction in art.
  • They gave him a distinction for his work.
اسم C1 property
3

A special quality or feature

A special quality that makes someone or something better or different from others.

الگوی کاربرد: the distinction of [doing something]
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.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
have the distinction of |with the distinction of
موضوع‌ها
characteristics |evaluation |communication |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She has the distinction of being the first woman to win the award.
  • The city has the distinction of hosting the oldest marathon in the country.
  • He spoke with the distinction of an experienced leader.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • She has the distinction of being the first woman here.
  • This town has the distinction of being very old.
  • He has the distinction of speaking three languages.
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
distinct adjective B2 distinguish verb B1 distinctive adjective B2 distinctly adverb B1
Related words
distinguishable adjective distinguished adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indistinct adjective C1 indistinguishable adjective undistinguished adjective
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.

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