英語

distinct

gb/dɪstˈɪŋkt/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
B2 英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

clearly different or separate

Easy to see as different from something else.

用法パターン: [something] is distinct from [something else]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinct' with 'distinctive'. 'Distinct' means clearly separate, while 'distinctive' means having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
類義語
different (More general term; 'distinct' emphasizes clear separation or uniqueness.) | separate (Focuses on being apart physically or conceptually, not necessarily on clarity of difference.)
対義語
similar (Indicates having qualities in common rather than being clearly different.) | indistinct (Means unclear or blurred, the opposite of clearly separate.)
コロケーション
quite distinct |distinct possibility |distinct advantage |distinct style |remain distinct
テーマ
description |comparison |perception |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The two species are distinct in both appearance and behavior.
  • Her voice was distinct from all the others in the choir.
  • These are two distinct issues that should not be confused.
  • The pattern on each vase is distinct, making them unique.
  • There is a distinct difference between the two proposals.
学習者向け例文
  • My bag is distinct from yours.
  • Cats and dogs are distinct animals.
  • The two colors are distinct.
  • His style is distinct from mine.
adjective B2 property
2

easy to notice or recognize

Easy to see, hear, or understand.

用法パターン: a distinct [sound/smell/impression]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse 'clear' instead of 'distinct', missing the nuance of separation from other signals or stimuli.
類義語
clear (General term for easy to perceive; 'distinct' can imply separation from background noise or context.)
対義語
unclear (Not easy to perceive or understand.) | indistinct (Blurred or hard to detect.)
コロケーション
distinct sound |distinct smell |distinct impression |distinct voice
テーマ
perception |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I heard a distinct knock at the door.
  • There was a distinct smell of smoke in the air.
  • She had the distinct impression that she was being watched.
  • His accent is quite distinct and easy to recognize.
学習者向け例文
  • I heard a distinct cry.
  • There is a distinct taste of lemon in the cake.
  • I have a distinct memory of that day.
  • The voice was distinct in the quiet room.
adjective B2 property
3

definite and obvious

Real and clear enough to notice or be sure about.

用法パターン: a distinct [possibility/advantage/chance]
類義語
definite (Stronger emphasis on certainty; 'distinct' conveys clarity as well as certainty.)
対義語
uncertain (Lacking clarity or certainty.)
コロケーション
distinct possibility |distinct chance |distinct advantage
テーマ
certainty |evaluation |core_vocabulary
例文
  • There’s a distinct possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
  • She has a distinct advantage over the other candidates due to her experience.
  • I felt a distinct change in his attitude.
学習者向け例文
  • There is a distinct chance of rain.
  • She has a distinct advantage in the game.
  • I saw a distinct change in the weather.
文法
辞書形
distinct
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
音節・強勢
dis - tinct (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinct)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: distinct
  • Comparative: distincter
  • Superlative: distinctest
関連語
Forms
distincter adjective distinctest adjective
Core family
distinction noun B2 distinguish verb B1 distinctly adverb B1 distinctive adjective B2
Related words
distinguishable adjective distinctively adverb distinctiveness noun distinguished adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indistinct adjective C1 indistinctly adverb indistinguishable adjective
Advanced or less common
distinctness noun
表現

by no means distinct

1
/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz dɪstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase

not clearly different at all

Not different in any clear way.

例文
  • The twins are by no means distinct; they look almost identical.
  • These problems are by no means distinct from each other.

make a distinction between

1
/mˈeɪk ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase

recognize or show difference between things

To understand or show how two things are different.

例文
  • It's important to make a distinction between opinion and fact.
  • The law makes a clear distinction between adults and minors.

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