distinguish
v
1 [Ipr, Tn.pr]
~ (between) A and B; ~ A from B recognize the difference between (people or things) 區別, 辨別(人或事物)
People who cannot distinguish between colours are said to be colour-blind. 不能辨別顏色的人稱為色盲.
The twins are so alike that no one can distinguish one from the other. 這對孿生兒長得很像, 無人能分辨出誰是誰.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ A (from B)
(a) show the difference between (one person or thing and another) 顯示(兩者)之間的差別
The male is distinguished (from the female) by its red beak. 由喙部為紅色這一特點可以辨認出其為雄性(以區別於雌性).
(b) be a characteristic mark or property of sb/sth; make sb/sth different 為某人[某事物]之特徵或特性; 使某人[某事物]有所不同
Speech distinguishes human beings from the animals. 使用言語是人類有別於動物的特徵.
3 [Tn] manage to see, hear, etc (sth) 看清、 聽清...(某事物)
distinguish distant objects, a shape in the mist, a whispered conversation 辨別出遠處的物體、 霧中的朦朧形象、 竊竊私語聲.
4 [Tn] ~ oneself deserve to be noticed by doing sth very well (因善於做某事)受人注目, 出名
She distinguished herself by her coolness and bravery. 她因頭腦冷靜、 敢作敢為而為人稱道.