单词 | distinguish |
释义 | distinguish v.   1. tr. (often foll. by from) a see or point out the difference of; draw distinctions (cannot distinguish one from the other). b constitute such a difference (the mole distinguishes him from his twin). c draw distinctions between; differentiate.   2. tr. be a mark or property of; characterize (distinguished by his greed).   3. tr. discover by listening, looking, etc. (could distinguish two voices).   4. tr. (usu. refl.; often foll. by by) make prominent or noteworthy (distinguished himself by winning first prize).   5. tr. (often foll. by into) divide; classify.   6. intr. (foll. by between) make or point out a difference between. Derivatives distinguishable adj. Etymology: F distinguer or L distinguere (as DIS-, stinguere stinct- extinguish): cf. EXTINGUISH |
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