differentiate
gb/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/ us/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
B2
英语
~ 5600
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
recognize or show differences
To see or explain how two or more things are not the same.
用法模式：
to differentiate between [A] and [B]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse "differentiate" with "be different" and say *"this differentiates"* when they mean *"this is different"*. Use "differentiate" when you are talking about seeing or showing the difference between two or more things, often with "between": "differentiate between X and Y".
近义词
distinguish (The most common general synonym; used in both everyday and formal contexts with almost the same meaning.)
反义词
equate (Means to consider things as the same or equal, the opposite of seeing or showing differences.)
搭配
differentiate between
|clearly differentiate
|difficult to differentiate
|help to differentiate
|differentiate similar products
|differentiate one from another
主题
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- It can be hard to differentiate between a cold and the flu.
- The study aims to differentiate clearly between cause and effect.
- Young children often cannot differentiate between fantasy and reality.
- These features help users differentiate our app from the competition.
- The teacher used examples to differentiate the two grammar structures.
学习者例句
- I cannot differentiate between these two colors.
- The doctor must differentiate between different types of pain.
- This book helps readers differentiate facts from opinions.
- Students learn to differentiate formal and informal language.
- The test will check if you can differentiate one sound from another.
动词
B2
action
2
make something distinct or unique
To be the thing that makes one person or thing not the same as others.
用法模式：
to differentiate [something] from [other things]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say *"different"* instead of "differentiate" in this sense, for example *"This different our product"*. Use "differentiate" when something actively makes one thing special or not the same: "This feature differentiates our product."
近义词
set apart (More informal phrasal verb that focuses on making something clearly different or special compared to others.)
反义词
standardize (Means to make things the same or similar, removing differences, which is the opposite of differentiating them.)
搭配
differentiate a product
|differentiate a brand
|key feature that differentiates
|differentiates us from competitors
|differentiating factor
|differentiating feature
主题
business
|marketing
|identity
|core_vocabulary
例句
- What really differentiates this phone from others is its battery life.
- Her ability to stay calm under pressure differentiates her from other managers.
- Strong customer service differentiates small local shops from big chains.
- We need a clear strategy to differentiate our brand in a crowded market.
- The course is designed to help you find the skills that differentiate you from other candidates.
学习者例句
- Good writing skills can differentiate you from other workers.
- This special design differentiates our shoes from other brands.
- Low prices alone do not differentiate the company from its rivals.
- Her friendly style differentiates her from other teachers.
- The logo helps differentiate the product on the shelf.
动词
formal
C1
action
3
treat differently, often unfairly
To treat some people one way and other people another way, often in an unfair way.
用法模式：
to differentiate between [groups] in [how/when] [something] is done
常见错误：
Learners often use "differentiate" when "discriminate" is more natural in everyday speech about unfair treatment. "Differentiate" sounds more formal and is often used in legal or policy contexts, especially in writing.
近义词
discriminate (Very close in meaning; "discriminate" is more common, especially for clearly unfair treatment based on race, gender, etc.)
反义词
treat equally (Means to deal with everyone in the same way, which is the opposite of differentiating between them.)
搭配
differentiate between employees
|differentiate in treatment
|policy differentiates between groups
|differentiated by age
|differentiated according to income
|not allowed to differentiate on the basis of race
主题
society
|law
|work
|relationships
例句
- The policy differentiates between part-time and full-time staff when it comes to benefits.
- The new law makes it illegal to differentiate between patients based on their age.
- Some universities still differentiate in their entrance requirements for local and international students.
- The company was criticized for differentiating between male and female employees in promotion decisions.
- We should not differentiate on the basis of race or religion.
学习者例句
- The school should not differentiate between boys and girls.
- The new rule differentiates between local and foreign workers.
- The bank cannot differentiate between customers because of their age.
- The law says you cannot differentiate on the basis of religion.
- The manager tried not to differentiate between team members.
动词
technical
C1
action
4
do differentiation in mathematics
In math, to find the derivative of a function (how fast it changes).
用法模式：
to differentiate [function] with respect to [variable]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse the everyday meaning of "differentiate" with the mathematical one. In math contexts, it almost always means "to take the derivative", not just "to see a difference".
近义词
take the derivative of (Longer and more explicit mathematical phrase with the same technical meaning.)
反义词
integrate (In calculus, integration is often described as the opposite process of differentiation.)
搭配
differentiate a function
|differentiate with respect to x
|easy to differentiate
|difficult to differentiate analytically
|differentiate implicitly
|differentiate term by term
主题
science
|mathematics
|education
例句
- In this exercise you need to differentiate the function with respect to x.
- We can differentiate both sides of the equation to find the rate of change.
- This function is continuous but difficult to differentiate analytically.
- If we differentiate again, we get the second derivative of the function.
- Students often learn how to differentiate polynomials before moving on to more complex functions.
学习者例句
- In calculus class we learn how to differentiate functions.
- First, differentiate the equation with respect to time.
- It is easy to differentiate this simple function.
- We differentiate the curve to find its slope.
- You must differentiate before you can solve this problem.
语法
词典原形
differentiate
IPA
GB/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
US/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/
音节与重音
dif - fer - en - ti - ate （5 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (fer)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: differentiate
- 3rd Person Singular: differentiates
- Present Participle: differentiating
- Past: differentiated
词族
Forms
differentiates
verb
differentiating
verb
differentiated
verb
Core family
Related words
differ
verb B1
differential
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Advanced or less common
differentiator
noun
differentiable
adjective
undifferentiated
adjective
相关表达
differentiate A from B
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt ə fɹˈʌm bˈi/
fixed phrase
show what makes one thing different
To explain the special thing that makes one thing not the same as another thing.
例句
- Unique design details differentiate this model from the older version.
- Experience often differentiates successful candidates from the rest.
differentiate between
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
see or show differences between things
To see or explain how two or more things are not the same.
例句
- It is important to differentiate between facts and opinions when reading the news.
- Some people find it hard to differentiate between work and personal time when they work from home.
differentiate into
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
technical
cells develop into specialized types
When a simple cell changes and becomes a special type of cell with a clear job.
例句
- In early development, stem cells can differentiate into many different kinds of body cells.
- The study looks at how these cells differentiate into nerve tissue.
differentiate yourself from
1/dˌɪfɚˈɛnʃiˌeɪt jʊɹsˈɛlf fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
make yourself stand out
To show special skills or qualities that make you not the same as other people.
例句
- In a job interview, you should try to differentiate yourself from other applicants.
- Young artists use social media to differentiate themselves from more traditional painters.