vt.

1. 區別；識別[（+from）]
   He can distinguish a genuine antique from a reproduction.

   他能區別真正的古董與複製品。

2. （憑感覺器官）辨認出
   I can distinguish my roommates by their footsteps.

   我能根據室友的腳步聲辨認出他們。

3. 把……區別分類[（+into）]
4. 使傑出；使顯出特色
   She distinguished herself as an African American lawyer.

   她成了一位傑出的黑人律師。

vi.

1. 區別；識別；辨別[（+between）]
   It is certainly important to distinguish between right and wrong.

   明辨是非當然要緊。

v.

1. recognize, show, or treat as different.
   ▸ (distinguish between) perceive or point out a difference between.
   ▸ [often as adj. distinguishing] be an identifying characteristic of.
2. manage to discern (something barely perceptible).
3. (distinguish oneself) make oneself worthy of respect.