n.

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

   雇主用人应不分男女。

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

   蝴蝶与飞蛾有什么不同之处？

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

   木星的特点在于它是太阳系中最大的行星。

4. 殊勋；荣誉；著名[C][U]
   a writer of distinction

   享有很高声誉的作家

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

   这是一台优质电冰箱。

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.