Distinction 对比 The difference

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Distinction

前 2000（常见） C1 noun

The difference

前 1000（非常常见）

最常见: The difference

	Distinction	The difference
发音	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðə ˈdɪf.ər.əns// 🇺🇸 //ðə ˈdɪf.ər.əns//
含义	一种使某物特别的差异或品质。 A difference or quality that makes something special.	两个东西哪里不一样 how two things are not the same
例句	She earned a distinction in her final exams for her outstanding performance.	Can you explain the difference between a cat and a dog?
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	-
词性	noun
搭配	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	show the difference, make a difference, see the difference, highlight the difference
反义	similarity, unity	similarity, sameness
常见错误	Confusing 'distinction' with 'distinguish', Using 'distinction' in informal speech, Omitting 'between' when making a distinction	Using 'the difference of' instead of 'the difference between', Confusing 'difference' with 'different', Omitting 'between' in comparisons
用法说明	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.	用于比较事物；口语和书面语都适用；比学术语言更随意。 Used in comparing items; appropriate in both spoken and written contexts; less formal than academic language.

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Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

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

Distinction

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Though it makes all the difference in the world.

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

I can already feel the difference when I put my arms around him.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

You do know the difference

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Though it makes all the difference in the world.

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

I can already feel the difference when I put my arms around him.

The difference

常见问题：Distinction 对比 The difference

Distinction和The difference 有什么区别？

Distinction: A difference or quality that makes something special. The difference: how two things are not the same

哪个更常见：Distinction和The difference？

The difference 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Distinction: She earned a distinction in her final exams for her outstanding performance. The difference: Can you explain the difference between a cat and a dog?

我可以互换使用 Distinction和The difference 吗？

不总是。Distinction和The 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。