distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/ verb distinguishes; distinguished; distinguishing
distinguishes; distinguished; distinguishing
Learner's definition of DISTINGUISH
1
: to notice or recognize a difference between people or things辨别；区别；区分 [no object]
[+ object]
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Their voices are hard to distinguish. [=tell apart]他们的嗓音很难辨别。
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I have trouble distinguishing the difference between the two of them.我很难区分他们两个之间的差别。
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You should be able to distinguish fact from fantasy.你应该能区分现实和幻想。
2
not used in progressive tenses,
[+ object] : to make (someone or something) different or special in some way使有别于；使…有特色 -
The only thing that distinguishes the dogs is their bark.这些狗的唯一不同在于它们的叫声。
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The recipe is distinguished by its simplicity. [=the unusual or interesting thing about the recipe is its simplicity]这种烹饪方法的特点就是简单。
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The singer's voice is what distinguishes the band.这个歌手的嗓音是乐队的特色。
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often + from -
Our excellent customer service distinguishes us from our competitors.我们出色的客户服务使我们有别于竞争对手。
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The law affects private property as distinguished from public property. [=the law affects private property and not public property]这条法规关系到私有财产而非公共财产。
3
not used in progressive tenses,
[+ object] : to see or hear (someone or something) clearly看清；听出；认出
distinguish yourself
: to do something very well or in a way that deserves special recognition使出众；使著名；使受人瞩目 — distinguishable
/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃəbəl/ adjective [more distinguishable; most distinguishable] -
The plant is distinguishable by its oddly shaped leaves.这种植物因其奇形怪状的叶子极易辨别。
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There are four distinguishable types.可区分为四个类型。
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The copy is clearly/barely distinguishable from the original.这件复制品和原件很容易/几乎无法区别。
— distinguishing
adjective [more distinguishing; most distinguishing]