distinction

A noun referring to a difference or contrast between similar things or people, or the quality of being excellent or special.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее различие или контраст между похожими вещами или людьми, или качество превосходства или особенности.esSustantivo que denota una diferencia o contraste entre cosas o personas similares, o la cualidad de ser excelente o especial.frNom désignant une différence ou un contraste entre des choses ou des personnes similaires, ou la qualité d'être remarquable, excellent ou particulier.deSubstantiv, das den Unterschied oder Kontrast zwischen ähnlichen Dingen oder Personen bezeichnet, oder die Eigenschaft der Überlegenheit oder Besonderheit.ptSubstantivo que designa a diferença ou o contraste entre coisas ou pessoas semelhantes, ou a qualidade de ser superior, notável ou especial.zh名词，表示相似事物或人之间的差别或对比，或指卓越、出众的特质。arاسم يدل على الفرق أو التمييز بين أشياء أو أشخاص متشابهين، أو على صفة الامتياز أو التفضيل أو السمة الخاصة التي تميز شخصًا أو شيئًا.

1. Difference or contrast B2 formal

   A clear difference or contrast between similar things or people.

   • There is a clear distinction between right and wrong.
   • The distinction between the two paintings is subtle.
   • She made a distinction between fact and opinion.

   ruРазличиеesDiferencia o contrastefrDistinction (différence ou contraste)deUnterschiedptDistinçãozh区别arتَمْيِيز

   Synonyms: contrastdifferencediscrepancydisparitydissimilaritydivergencegapgulfseparation

   Antonyms: resemblancesamenesssimilarity

2. Excellence or honor B2 formal

   The quality of being excellent or special; a mark of honor or achievement.

   • He graduated with distinction from the university.
   • She received a distinction for her outstanding research.
   • The award is given to those who have achieved great distinction in their field.

   ruОтличиеesDistinción (honor o excelencia)frDistinction (qualité d'excellence)deAuszeichnungptDistinçãozh殊荣arتميّز

   Synonyms: accoladecrediteminenceexcellencefamegreatnesshonorimportancemeritnoteprestigerenown

3. Recognition or fame B2 formal

   The state of being recognized or famous for something.

   • The artist gained distinction for his innovative style.
   • Her work has earned her international distinction.
   • He achieved distinction as a leading scientist.

   ruИзвестностьesDistinción, reconocimientofrdistinction (renom)deBerühmtheitptFamazh声望arالشهرة

   Synonyms: acclaimcelebrityeminencefamehonornotabilityprestigeprominencerenownreputationrepute

   Antonyms: disgraceignominyobscurity

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