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אנגלית

distinction

gb/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
B2 אנגלית
~ 2000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם B2 relation
1

A difference between things

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

תבנית שימוש: a distinction between [thing1] and [thing2]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinction' with 'decision'; remember it refers to difference, not choice.
מילים נרדפות
difference (The most general term for when two or more things are not the same; 'distinction' often implies a more precise or significant difference.)
הפכים
similarity (Refers to things being alike, the opposite of highlighting differences.)
צירופים
make a distinction |draw a distinction |clear distinction |important distinction |sharp distinction
נושאים
comparison |language |thinking |communication |education |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
שם עצם B2 entity
2

An honor or award

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

תבנית שימוש: [someone] wins/receives/earns a distinction
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think 'distinction' here means difference; in this sense, it means an award or honor.
מילים נרדפות
honor (A broad term for recognition or respect; 'distinction' often implies formal or official recognition.)
הפכים
disgrace (The opposite of receiving respect or honor; public shame.)
צירופים
win a distinction |earn a distinction |graduate with distinction |receive a distinction
נושאים
education |achievement |work |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • He finished school with distinction.
  • She won a distinction in art.
  • They gave him a distinction for his work.
שם עצם C1 property
3

A special quality or feature

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

תבנית שימוש: the distinction of [doing something]
מילים נרדפות
excellence (A high standard of quality; 'distinction' emphasizes uniqueness as well as quality.)
הפכים
mediocrity (The state of being average and lacking special qualities.)
צירופים
have the distinction of |with the distinction of
נושאים
characteristics |evaluation |communication |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
distinction
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
הברות והטעמה
dis - tinc - tion (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinc)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: distinction
  • Plural: distinction, distinctions
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים

draw a distinction

1
/dɹˈɔ ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase

Emphasize a difference

To clearly talk about how two things are different.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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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