Contrast 对比 Distinction 对比 There's a difference

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Contrast

前 2000（常见） B1 noun

Distinction

前 2000（常见） C1 noun

There's a difference

前 1000（非常常见）

最常见: There's a difference

	Contrast	Distinction	There's a difference
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntrɑːst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntræst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðeəz ə ˈdɪfərəns// 🇺🇸 //ðɛrz ə ˈdɪfərəns//
含义	两个事物之间的差异。 The difference between two things.	一种使某物特别的差异或品质。 A difference or quality that makes something special.	某事物和另一事物不一样。 Something is not the same as something else.
例句	The contrast between the two paintings was striking, as one was vibrant and the other was dull.	She earned a distinction in her final exams for her outstanding performance.	Although both products are similar, there's a difference in their quality.
语域	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	B1	C1	-
词性	noun	noun
搭配	clear, marked, sharp, make, offer, present, by contrast, in contrast, in contrast to, stand in… contrast to somebody/​something, clear, marked, sharp, make, offer, present, by contrast, in contrast, in contrast to, stand in… contrast to somebody/​something	critical, crucial, important, draw, make, note, lie, exist, without distinction, distinction between, distinction of, considerable, great, dubious, have, achieve, earn, belong, of distinction, with distinction, considerable, great, dubious, have, achieve, earn, belong, of distinction, with distinction	there's a significant difference, there's a noticeable difference, there's a big difference
反义	similarity, agreement	similarity, unity	there's no difference
常见错误	Confused with 'compare' — 'compare' highlights similarities, while 'contrast' focuses on differences., Using 'contrast' without specifying what is being contrasted., Incorrectly using 'contrast' as a noun instead of a verb.	Confusing 'distinction' with 'distinguish', Using 'distinction' in informal speech, Omitting 'between' when making a distinction	Omitting 'a' when saying 'there's difference', Using it in places where specific comparisons are needed without clarity, Confusing it with 'there's no difference'
用法说明	在比较两个项目以显示它们的不同之处时使用'对比'。在口语和书面语中都适用，特别是在论文和讨论中。 Use 'contrast' when comparing two items to show how they are different. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially in essays and discussions.	在学术或正式场合，用 'distinction' 来解释差异。在日常对话中避免使用。 Use 'distinction' in academic or formal contexts to explain differences. Avoid in casual conversations.	用这句话来强调不同之处。它适用于休闲和正式场合，但要避免在过于复杂的讨论中使用。 Use this phrase to highlight distinctions. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in overly complex discussions.

在真实片段中看它

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

To me, there is no distinction between any of the above.

Distinction

... there's a difference between knowing the path ...

There's a difference between a slap and a punch.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

You know, there's a difference between

... there's a difference between knowing the path ...

There's a difference between a slap and a punch.

There's a difference

常见问题：Contrast 对比 Distinction 对比 There's a difference

Contrast、Distinction和There's a difference 有什么区别？

Contrast: The difference between two things. Distinction: A difference or quality that makes something special. There's a difference: Something is not the same as something else.

哪个更常见：Contrast、Distinction和There's a difference？

There's a difference 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Contrast、Distinction和There's a difference？

Distinction 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

能各给一个例子吗？

Contrast: The contrast between the two paintings was striking, as one was vibrant and the other was dull. Distinction: She earned a distinction in her final exams for her outstanding performance. There's a difference: Although both products are similar, there's a difference in their quality.

我可以互换使用 Contrast、Distinction和There's a difference 吗？

不总是。Contrast、Distinction和There's a difference 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。