| 单词 | distinguished |
| 释义 | distinguished (once / 116 pages) adj Being distinguished is a good thing: it implies good behavior, sharp dress, and an excellent reputation. Distinguished people are respected. When we say someone is distinguished, we're expressing respect for them. Usually, someone distinguished is older: distinguished people are wise, accomplished, and professional-looking — and usually have an impressive reputation to match. A teenager can't really be distinguished. They're too young to look the part, and they haven't done enough to earn the title. We admire people who are distinguished. WORD FAMILYdistinguished: distinguishedly, undistinguished+/distinguish: distinguishable, distinguished, distinguishes, distinguishing/distinguishable: distinguishably, indistinguishable, undistinguishable/indistinguishable: indistinguishability, indistinguishably/undistinguishable: undistinguishably USAGE EXAMPLESMany great football coaches are distinguished by specific philosophical bents. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Baroness Williams is to be recognised for her distinguished parliamentary career stretching back more than 50 years. BBC(Dec 30, 2016) The Lib Dem grandee retired from the House of Lords in February after a distinguished parliamentary career stretching back more than 50 years. BBC(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation our distinguished professor Syn eminent important, of import of great significance or value 2adj used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person his distinguished bearing Syn grand, imposing, magisterial dignified having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance |
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