n.

1. 區別，分清[U][C][（+between）]
   Employers should hire men and women without distinction.

   僱主用人應不分男女。

2. 差別；對比[U][C][（+between）]
   What is the distinction between butterflies and moths?

   蝴蝶與飛蛾有什麼不同之處？

3. 不同點；特徵，特性[U]
   Jupiter has the distinction of being the largest planet.

   木星的特點在於它是太陽系中最大的行星。

4. 殊勛；榮譽；著名[C][U]
   a writer of distinction

   享有很高聲譽的作家

5. 優秀；卓越[U]
   This is a refrigerator of distinction.

   這是一臺優質電冰箱。

n.

1. a marked difference or contrast.
   ▸the action of distinguishing.
2. excellence that sets someone or something apart from others.
   ▸special honour or recognition.
   ▸an examination grade denoting excellence.