1 [C,U] (a) distinction (between A and B) a clear or important difference between things or people 区别；分别；差别: We must make a distinction between classical and popular music here. 我们在这里必须清楚区分古典音乐和流行音乐。

2 [C,U] the quality of being excellent; fame for what you have achieved 优秀；卓越；盛名: a violinist of distinction 颇有名气的小提琴手

3 [C] the highest mark that is given to students in some exam for excellent work 优等（学生成绩的最高等级）: James got a distinction in maths. 詹姆斯的数学得了优等。