資料來源 : pyDict

差別,區別;特性,特徵;卓著,榮譽

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Distinction \Dis*tinc"tion\, n. [L. distinctio: cf. F.
   distinction.]
   1. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts;
      division. [Obs.]

            The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.
                                                  --Dryden.

   2. The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences
      between objects, or the qualities by which one is known
      from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.

            To take away therefore that error, which confusion
            breedeth, distinction is requisite.   --Hooker.

   3. That which distinguishes one thing from another;
      distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as,
      the distinction between real and apparent good.

            The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the
            inferior parts of matter.             --Locke.

   4. Estimation of difference; regard to differences or
      distinguishing circumstance.

            Maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.
                                                  --Dryden.

   5. Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable
      estimation; as, a man of distinction.

            Your country's own means of distinction and defense.
                                                  --D. Webster.

   Syn: Difference; variation, variety; contrast; diversity;
        contrariety; disagreement; discrimination; preference;
        superiority; rank; note; eminence.

資料來源 : WordNet®

distinction
     n 1: a discrimination between things as different and distinct;
          "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and
          infatuation" [syn: {differentiation}]
     2: high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a
        scholar of great eminence" [syn: {eminence}, {preeminence},
         {note}]
     3: a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being
        the cheapest restaurant in town"
     4: a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction
        between gold and lead"