释义 |
diˈstinguisher [f. distinguish v. + -er1.] One who or that which distinguishes, in various senses: see the verb.
1599Porter Angry Wom. Abingd. in Hazl. Dodsley VII. 367 Mine ear, sound's true distinguisher. 1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vi. iv. 290 This distinguisher of times..the Sun. 1763Johnson in Boswell Life 19 July, A philosopher may know that it is merely a form of denial; but few servants are such nice distinguishers. 1863J. G. Murphy Comm. Gen. i. 18 The heavenly bodies become..the distinguishers..of day and night..of seasons and years. |